Pigeon Guillemot

Pigeon Guillemot, Cepphus columba, auk family, seabird, North Pacific, rocky coastlines, diving bird, underwater swimming, wing propelled diving, red feet, red bill lining, black plumage, white wing patches, breeding plumage, winter plumage, crevice nesting, burrow nester, cliff habitat, colonial nester, monogamous, fish diet, marine invertebrates, small fish, foraging behavior, coastal waters, birdwatching, ornithology, wildlife photography, bird identification, unique appearance, vocalization, high pitched squeal, conservation status, coastal ecosystem, habitat protection, bird migration, Alaska, California.