Puffin - Wikipedia
Puffins are any of three species of small alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or …
Puffin facts! - National Geographic Kids
In spring and summer, thousands of puffins gather in colonies on the coasts and islands of the North Atlantic Ocean to breed. They usually pair up with the same partner as previous years – some may …
Know Your Puffins - Smithsonian Ocean
Puffins are a group of marine birds distinguished by black, dark grey, or black and white, plumage and a vibrantly colored beak. The four puffins are the Tufted Puffin, the Horned Puffin, the Atlantic Puffin, …
Atlantic Puffin Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
It breeds in burrows on islands in the North Atlantic, and winters at sea. In flight, puffins flap their small wings frantically to stay aloft—but underwater those wings become powerful flippers that allow the …
Puffin | Seabird, Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean | Britannica
Oct 11, 2025 · Puffins nest in large colonies on seaside and island cliffs, usually laying only one egg, in a burrow dug one or two metres (three to six feet) deep. Hatched in about six weeks, the young bird …
What Is a Puffin? Traits, Habitat, and Unique Facts
Aug 14, 2025 · Puffins are captivating seabirds, recognized for their striking appearance and unique behaviors. They spend most of their lives at sea, returning to land primarily for breeding during the …
7 Fascinating Facts About Puffins - Birds and Blooms
Oct 6, 2024 · There are four species of puffins: Atlantic, horned, tufted and (despite the misleading name) rhinoceros auklets. They live along the northern coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Puffin - Ocean Conservancy
Puffins can flap their wings up to 400 beats per minute, reaching speeds of 55 mph. Puffins are also great swimmers. They can dive 200 feet below the ocean surface and flap their wings like they’re …
Puffins Bird Guide: Amazing Facts About These Colorful Arctic Seabirds
Sep 14, 2025 · Discover the fascinating world of puffins - colorful seabirds with vibrant beaks and impressive underwater hunting skills. Learn about their unique breeding behaviors, migration …
Where Puffins Nest in the U.S.—And When You’re Most Likely to Spot …
Jun 26, 2025 · Puffins aren’t just adorable; they’re elusive, mysterious, and fiercely loyal to the wild, windy edges of America. These seabirds don’t do suburbs. They don’t hang out at backyard feeders. …