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Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

A seabird of the northern Pacific, the Pigeon Guillemot is found along rocky coasts from Alaska to California. It spends more time close to shore than other members of the puffin family.

Habitat:

Nests on rocky coastlines; forages in near-shore waters.

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