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Guillemots

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Guillemot is the common name for several species of seabird in the Alcidae or auk family (part of the order Charadriiformes). In Europe, the term covers two genera: Uria and Cepphus. In North America the Uria species are called murres and only the Cepphus species are called "guillemots". This word of French origin derives from a form of the name William, cf. .
The two living species of Uria, together with the razorbill, dovekie, and the extinct great auk, make... more

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