Black Guillemot [Cepphus grylle]
Description
The Black Guillemot or Tystie is a medium-sized seabird of the family Alcidae, native throughout northern Atlantic coasts and eastern North American coasts. It is black with a white wing patch, easily identified by its bright red feet. It breeds on rocky shores, cliffs and islands, laying eggs in crevices or holes.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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| Family |
Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Alcidae
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| Genus |
Guillemots
Cepphus
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