23 cm (9") Common. Pacific coast. Small plump gray seabird. Short stout bill. Distinct white eye crests above and below the eye. Gray wing linings and belly show in flight. Usually only seen far out at sea.
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Credit: Blake Matheson
23 cm (9") Common. Pacific coast. Small plump gray seabird. Short stout bill. Distinct white eye crests above and below the eye. Gray wing linings and belly show in flight. Usually only seen far out at sea.