Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of seabird: Cepphus columba is the scientific name for a specific bird species commonly known as the pigeon guillemot. It is a medium-sized seabird in the auk family.
   • Northern Pacific guillemot: This term specifically refers to the guillemot species found in the northern Pacific Ocean.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We observed a Cepphus columba nesting on the rocky cliff. (We observed a pigeon guillemot nesting on the rocky cliff.)
  • The Cepphus columba is easily identified by its black plumage with white wing patches. (The pigeon guillemot is easily identified by its black plumage with white wing patches.)

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to precisely identify the species, following the genus and species .
  • The study focused on the foraging behavior of Cepphus columba. (The study focused on the foraging behavior of the pigeon guillemot.)

Variants and Related Words

• Pigeon guillemot (n): The common English name for .
  • The pigeon guillemot is a familiar sight along the North Pacific coast.
• Guillemot (n): The common name for birds in the genus .
  • Several species of guillemot inhabit cold northern waters.

Synonyms

• Pigeon guillemot: The primary common name synonym.
• Northern Pacific guillemot: A descriptive synonym specifying its habitat range.

Notes

• This is a taxonomic name. In everyday language, the common name "pigeon guillemot" is typically used instead of the scientific binomial .

Noun

1. northern Pacific guillemot