Spectacled Guillemot
NameSpectacled Guillemot
Common NameSpectacled Guillemot
Scientific NameCepphus carbo
FamilyAlcidae
Wingspan (cm)67
Length (cm)37
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsAdults have entirely sooty-black plumage, except for prominent white rings around their eyes that give them a 'spectacled' appearance. They have a dark, slender bill and bright red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallGenerally quiet at sea, but at breeding colonies, they produce a variety of whistles, trills, and growls, often described as high-pitched and reedy.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the North Pacific, primarily breeding on rocky coasts and islands from Hokkaido, Japan, north through the Kuril Islands, Sakhalin, and along the Kamchatka Peninsula.
Identifying Featuresprominent white eye-rings, all-dark body plumage, bright red legs and feet, diving seabird
Description
The Spectacled Guillemot is a medium-sized seabird characterized by its dark plumage and striking white 'spectacles' around its eyes. It is a skilled diver, foraging for food in coastal waters and nesting on rocky cliffs and islands.
