Atlantic Puffin
Fratercula arctica
The "sea parrot" of the North Atlantic.
Size
26-29 cm
Wingspan
47-63 cm
Weight
320-480 g
Lifespan
20 years in the wild
Conservation
VulnerableIdentification
Stocky bird with black and white plumage. Large, colorful triangular beak during breeding season.
Habitat
Open ocean and coastal cliffs for breeding.
Diet
Small fish like sand eels and herring.
Behavior
Excellent swimmers and divers. Burrows into soil to nest.
Distribution
North Atlantic Ocean.
Description
The Atlantic Puffin, also known as the common puffin, is a species of seabird in the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean.
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