pigeon guillemot
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The pigeon guillemot (Cepphus columba) is a species of black and white seabird belonging to the auk family. It is found along both coasts of the North Pacific, ranging south to Japan and southern California. These birds are deep divers, feeding on fish and invertebrates from the ocean floor.12
Pigeon guillemots typically nest in crevices between rocks or in cliff holes, and they are capable of walking well on land compared to some other alcids. They lay two spotted eggs, and the young remain in the nest for about six weeks until they can fly.31
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