Pacific razorbill (SciiFii)

The Pacific razorbill (Alca californianus) is a species of colonial seabird in the genus Alca, most closely related to the Atlantic razorbill (Alca torda), that originally did not exist, but has since been created by SciiFii and introduced throughout the coastlines of the Pacific parts of North America to help boost biodiversity. The Pacific razorbills are primarily black with a white underside. The male and female are identical in plumage; however, males are generally larger than females. This agile bird, which is capable of both flight and diving, has a predominantly aquatic lifestyle and only comes to land in order to breed. The diet of the Pacific razorbill is very similar to that of the Atlantic razorbill, and its diet consists generally of mid-water schooling fish such as capelin, sand lance, juvenile cod, sprats, and herring. It may also include crustaceans and polychaetes. The Pacific razorbill has a more flexible dietary and habitat preferences than the Atlantic razorbill, and thus it is a more adaptable seabird. It is monogamous, choosing one partner for life. Females lay one egg per year. Pacific razorbills nest along coastal cliffs in enclosed or slightly exposed crevices. The parents spend equal amounts of time incubating, and once the chick has hatched, they take turns foraging for their young. The conservation status of the Pacific razorbill is Least Concern to due to successful conservation efforts and the Pacific razorbill's wide range.
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