Seabirds

Pigeon Guillemot

Cepphus columba

A compact, coal-black seabird with bold white wing patches and bright red feet. A year-round resident on Kodiak, often seen swimming in harbors and diving near shore.

Where to look

St. Paul Harbor, Womens Bay, and rocky shorelines around Kodiak Island; common year-round.

Habitat

Coastal waters and rocky shorelines year-round; nests in rock crevices and sea caves.

Diet

Small fish, marine worms, and crustaceans.

Natural history note

Pigeon Guillemots nest in rock crevices and use their bright red feet and mouth to impress mates.