Red-billed razorbill (SciiFii)

The red-billed razorbill (Alca caribbeanus), also known as the Caribbean razorbill, is a species of razorbill (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 eastern and southeastern United States and throughout the Caribbean Islands to help boost biodiversity. The red-billed razorbill is a medium-sized seabird, with the average size of around 37–39 centimeters in body length, the wing length of adult males ranges from 201–216 mm (7.9–8.5 inches) while that of females ranges from 201 to 213 mm (7.9 to 8.4 inches), and its mean weight ranges from 505 to 890 grams (17 3⁄4 to 31 1⁄2 oz). Red-billed razorbills are primarily black with a white underside, chin, and a white patch on each wing, along with a prominent red beak, hence its name. 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. It is monogamous, choosing one partner for life. Females lay one egg per year. Red-billed 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 red-billed razorbill is Vulnerable due to some habitat loss and climate change, however, thanks to conservationists, the red-billed razorbill is a protected species.
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