Razorbill (Alca torda) in Scandinavia

The Razorbill (Alca torda) is a auk found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A seabird that nests in dense colonies on coastal cliffs. It typically occurs in sea cliffs and open sea.

In the Nordic countries the Razorbill is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Razorbill

  • Razorbill – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Alca torda
  • Family: Auks
  • Habitat: Sea cliffs and open sea
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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