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Pigeon Guillemot

Pigeon Guillemot

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The Pigeon Guillemot is a medium-sized seabird of the North Pacific, easily identified in summer by its all-black plumage with a large white wing patch and bright red legs and mouth lining.
Where to spot
Breeds along the Pacific coast of North America, from Alaska to California, and parts of eastern Siberia. Winters in coastal waters, often near its breeding sites.
How to spot
In summer, look for its striking black body, large white wing patches, and bright red legs. In winter, it becomes mottled grey and white. Often seen diving in nearshore waters or resting on rocky shores.
When to spot
Best observed during the breeding season (spring-summer) near its coastal nesting sites. Can be seen at sea year-round, though often in less conspicuous winter plumage.
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File:Cepphus columba columba, Avachinskiy Zaliv, Kamchatka, Russia 2.jpg
File:Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) in Monterey Bay.jpg
File:Pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, in winter plumage at Moss Landing (Elkhorn Slough), California, USA. (30869423382).jpg
File:Pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, in winter plumage at Moss Landing (Elkhorn Slough), California, USA. (30950642476).jpg
File:Cepphus columba columba, Avachinskiy Zaliv, Kamchatka, Russia 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Cepphus columba columba, Avachinskiy Zaliv, Kamchatka, Russia 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) in Monterey Bay.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, in winter plumage at Moss Landing (Elkhorn Slough), California, USA. (30869423382).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pigeon guillemot, Cepphus columba, in winter plumage at Moss Landing (Elkhorn Slough), California, USA. (30950642476).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The bright red coloration inside its mouth is thought to be an important visual signal during courtship and pair bonding, particularly when presenting fish to a mate.
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