Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columba
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cepphus-columba"></birdfyi-bird>The Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) is a bird species in the family Alcidae (auks & puffins), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 34.7 cm and a weight of 493.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Pigeon Guillemot, 30–36 cm, breeds on rocky shorelines of the North Pacific from California to Alaska and Kamchatka. Black plumage with white wing patch bisected by a black bar; red feet and mouth lining. Benthic diver; takes crabs, shrimp, and bottom fish. Partially migratory; short coastal movements.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,7 cm | 13.7 in |
| Poids | 493,6666666666667 g | 17.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV,BU,SC. Incubation: 26-32 days. Fledging: 29-54 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Alcidae (Auks & Puffins) |
| Genus | Cepphus |
| Espèces | Cepphus columba |
Distribution
Pigeon Guillemot has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Alcidae family