About the Black Guillemot
The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) is a species of bird in the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 25 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code blkgui when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Cepphus grylle |
| Species Codes | blkgui, BLGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Guillemot belong to?
The Black Guillemot (Cepphus grylle) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Black Guillemot?
The Black Guillemot is a member of the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Black Guillemot sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Guillemot on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkgui, or on iNaturalist.