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Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles
Pigeon Guillemot. Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles

When breeding, the pigeon guillemot is all black with white wing markings; in winter, it reverts to a mottled grey and black back and a white underbelly and breast. Pigeon guillemots can be found all along the Pacific coast of Canada, in winter and summer.

Map of Pigeon Guillemot in Canada
Distribution of Pigeon Guillemot in Canada
   
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