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Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

Photo by DonnaPomeroy
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Description:

Winter plumage. In summer, this bird will be all black with white wing patches. It also has bright red legs and feet.

Habitat:

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.

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