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Revision as of 15:24, 9 July 2008
- Alca torda
Identification
L. 38-43 cm
W. 60-69 cm
Adult Breeding
- Black upperparts
- White breast and belly
- Thick, black bill with blunt end
- White stripes on bill
- White line from eye to base of the bill
- Long, pointed tail
Non-breeding
- Black face becomes white
Distribution
Northern Atlantic coasts, in eastern North America as far south as Maine, and in western Europe from northwestern Russia to northern France.
Taxonomy
It is the only member of the genus Alca.
Habitat
Islands, rocky shores and cliffs
Behaviour
Breeding
They nest in colonies and eggs are laid on bare rock
Diet
Swim underwater and forage for food. Eat sand eels, herring, some crustaceans and marine worms.
Voice
<flashmp3>Alca torda (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
