Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Cepphus columba |
| Codes | piggui, PIGU |
Identification
The Pigeon Guillemot (Cepphus columba) is a member of the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family within the order Charadriiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Auks, Murres, and Puffins
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Cepphus columba
Family: Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Order: Charadriiformes
eBird Code: piggui