Black Guillemot
Cepphus grylle
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cepphus-grylle"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.8 cm and a weight of 421.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Black Guillemot, 30–32 cm, is a compact North Atlantic alcid, distinctive in summer: entirely black with bold white wing patches and vivid red feet. Resident on rocky Arctic and boreal shores year-round; does not undertake long pelagic migrations. Dives to 50 m for blennies and sand eels near shore.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 421.8666666666666 g | 14.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR,CV,SC. Incubation: 28-32 days. Fledging: 30-40 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Cepphus |
| Species | Cepphus grylle |
Distribution
Black Guillemot has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family