Black Guillemot

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Black Guillemot (<em>Cepphus grylle</em>) is a species of Auks (<em>Alcidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is a species of Auks (Alcidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cepphus; binomial: Cepphus grylle; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to ice-free waters near breeding range.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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