- Cepphus columba
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.
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia -> Phylum: Chordata -> Class: Aves -> Order: Charadriiformes-> Family: Alcidae-> Genus: Cepphus -> Species: C. columba
Habitat
Rocky shores, cliffs and islands.
Behaviour
Nests are made in rocky cavities. 2 eggs are laid.
Diet includes fish and other aquatic animals.