Puffin in repose, peeping out from amongst wild grasses
Puffin in repose
Puffins are fascinating birds, known for their distinctive colourful beaks and their ability to fly and swim. They are native to the cold coastal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, particularly the North Atlantic. These birds are part of the auk family, with there being three different species: the Atlantic Puffin, the Horned Puffin, and the Tufted Puffin.
Facts about Atlantic Puffins
Other Name(s): Common Puffin
Nick Names: Sea Parrot, Sea Clown, Sea Rooster
Scientific Name: Fratercula arctica
Size: 70 - 90 cm
Weight: 500g
Lifespan: 20 - 29 years
Diet: Sand eels, sprats, herring, capelin, shrimp, crustaceans, molluscs
Habitat: Open sea year round; cliff areas and islands during breeding
Distribution: North Atlantic Ocean, North Sea; During breeding, coasts and Islands of Norhtwest Europe, Arctic fringes, Eastern North America
Conservation: Least Concern
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