The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), 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; two related species, the tufted puffin and the horned puffin being found in the northeastern Pacific.

2023年10月10日 · Join us on a journey into the captivating world of puffins in our comprehensive Wildlife Fact File. Discover a treasure trove of information, from where they live to the different types of puffins to how they survive in the Arctic wilderness.

A sharply dressed black-and-white seabird with a huge, multicolored bill, the Atlantic Puffin is often called the clown of the sea. It breeds in burrows on islands in the North Atlantic, and winters at sea.

The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica — formerly the Common Puffin) is a small, pigeon-sized seabird which lives on the open ocean throughout the majority of the year, breeding in colonies on northern seacoasts and rocky islands from April to mid-August.

Puffins live in the Arctic and sub-Arctic but, depending on the season, they can also be found in the northern Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

2024年2月28日 · Puffins, often dubbed as the jesters of the oceanic kingdom, wield their colorful beaks not just for show but as essential tools for survival. These birds lead a remarkable life, split between solitary months at sea and sociable times during …

The Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a colorful seabird that belongs to the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean. Although it has a large population and a wide range, the species has declined rapidly, at least in parts of its range.

Name: Atlantic Puffin (a.k.a. the Common Puffin) (Fratercula arctica) Length: 26-29 cm long, 50 cm wingspan. Weight: 320-480 grams. Location: North Atlantic shorelines, moves as far south as Morocco and New York in the winter. Conservation status: N/A. Diet: Fish and zooplankton. Appearance: The Atlantic puffin has a black body with a white belly.

The puffins use large rocky areas for protection against the elements, as well as predators. The puffins use their long bills to shovel out a burrow that is on average 70-110 cm long and put feathers and some grass to complete the nest.

The Atlantic puffin, known scientifically as Fratercula arctica, is a charismatic seabird with a stout build and distinctive coloring. It is the sole puffin species native to the Atlantic Ocean, with its Pacific counterparts being the tufted and horned puffins.