Guillemot

usgb/ˈɡɪlɪmɑːt/
noun

A type of bird that lives near the sea.

We watched a guillemot diving in and out of the water while we sat on the beach.
Visual representation of "guillemot" - A type of bird that lives near the sea.

Often appears as...

  • plunge-diving guillemot
  • guillemot chick
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Bird Type

Guillemots belong to the auk family, resembling penguins in shape, but they can fly.

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The guillemot is an agile flier, unlike its look-alike, the penguin.
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Sea Associations

'Guillemot' implies that the bird is closely associated with marine environments.

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If you're near cliffs by the sea, keep an eye out for guillemots.
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Color Varieties

Guillemots come in different color patterns; 'black guillemot' refers specifically to a black-and-white variety.

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The black guillemot stood out with its stark white wing patches.
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