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

The guillemot is an agile flier, unlike its look-alike, the penguin.
Sea Associations
'Guillemot' implies that the bird is closely associated with marine environments.

If you're near cliffs by the sea, keep an eye out for guillemots.
Color Varieties
Guillemots come in different color patterns; 'black guillemot' refers specifically to a black-and-white variety.

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