Black Guillemot
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Rocky coasts; sheltered firths.
Diet: Fish, crustaceans.
Best time to spot: Bright red feet, white wing-patch.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. Numbers peak in May. See the May birding guide for what else is about. More on the season in British seabirds.
Recent UK sightings
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Similar birds
- Common EiderUncommon · Rocky coasts
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- Arctic TernUncommon · Northern coasts (summer)
- Common GoldeneyeUncommon · Lakes
- Ruddy TurnstoneUncommon · Rocky shores
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