guillemot

• Ave marina de tamaño pequeño o mediano de la familia de los álcidos, propia de mares septentrionales, de plumaje generalmente negro o pardo con marcas moteadas.

A small seabird of the auk family, found in northern seas, typically having black or brown plumage with speckled markings.

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   A small black or brown, often speckled seabird native to northern oceans, belonging to the auk family (Alcidae).

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   • Guillemots nest on narrow cliff ledges along the coast.
   • The black guillemot is easily recognized by its white wing patches.
   • During winter, many guillemots migrate south to milder waters.
   • The guillemot's diet consists mainly of small fish and crustaceans.