Guillemots [Cepphus]

Description

Cepphus is a genus of seabirds in the auk family known as guillemots. These birds are characterized by their dark plumage and preference for nesting in coastal regions. Guillemots are adept divers, using their wings to propel themselves underwater to catch fish and invertebrates. They breed in colonies on rocky cliffs and islands.

Species

Common Guillemot [Uria aalge]

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Black Guillemot [Cepphus grylle]

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Pigeon Guillemot [Cepphus columba]

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Spectacled Guillemot [Cepphus carbo]

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Taxonomy