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.
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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.
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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.