Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

Pigeon Guillemot

A coastal seabird that flies underwater, it chases fish through nearshore water rarely deeper than 20 metres, beating its wings to swim. It nests in crevices along rocky shores and shows bright red feet and a white wing patch against sooty black plumage.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Aves › Charadriiformes › Alcidae › Cepphus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 343902.

FAQ

How deep does the Pigeon Guillemot live?
The Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) is typically found at 0–45 m.
How big does the Pigeon Guillemot get?
The Pigeon Guillemot grows to about 35 cm.