Bird
Pigeon Guillemot
Cepphus columbaPigeon Guillemots are compact diving seabirds with black breeding plumage, bold white wing patches, and vivid red feet. They swim underwater after bottom-dwelling fish and nest in crevices along North Pacific coasts.
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySculpins, sand lances, crabs
Predators
- bald eagles
- peregrine falcons
- minks
ThreatsOil pollution, fishing-gear entanglement, introduced predators, disturbance, and reduced prey
HabitatsRocky coasts, islands, cliffs, harbors, kelp beds, and shallow nearshore water
Life spanOften ten years or more, with some banded birds surviving much longer
Classification
- FamilyAlcidae
- SpeciesCepphus columba
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Keep boats and people away from occupied nest crevices and resting groups.
Responsible observation
- Identify: Look for white wing panels and red feet on a dark breeding bird.
- Watch: Scan calm nearshore water for birds diving close to rocky ledges.
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