Pigeon Guillemot - BirdForum Opus

Cepphus columba

Photo by bobsofpa.
Photo taken: Montana de Oro State Park, California.

Photo by jvhigbee.
Photo taken: Tacoma, Washington.

Identification

Black body, white wing patch broken by a black wedge, a thin dark bill and red legs and feet.

Distribution

Pacific coast of North America from Alaska to California.

Habitat

Rocky shores, cliffs and islands.

Behaviour

Nests are made in rocky cavities. 2 eggs are laid.

Diet includes fish and other aquatic animals.

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