Pigeon Guillemot [Cepphus columba]
Description
The Pigeon Guillemot is a species of bird in the auk family, Alcidae. It is found on the Pacific coast of North America. Its range extends from Alaska to California. It is black with a white wing patch, red legs and feet, a thin dark bill, and red mouth and gullet.
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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