guillemot

• 一种小型海鸟，属于海雀科，生活在北方海域，通常有黑色或棕色的羽毛并带有斑点。

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

1. Auk-like seabirdB2formalscientific

   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.