Pigeon Guillemot

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cepphus; binomial: Cepphus columba; authority: Pallas, 1811.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic and the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: n PO.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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