They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Two species, the tufted puffin and horned puffin, are found in the North Pacific …

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 …

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, …

Puffin, any of three species of diving birds that belong to the auk family, Alcidae (order Charadriiformes). They are distinguished by their large, brightly coloured, triangular beaks.

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 …

Dec 3, 2025 · Iceland is the breeding ground for 60 percent of the world’s puffins. The rugged Westman Islands, off of Iceland's south coast, are home to the world’s largest single colony, with over one …

Dec 11, 2024 · Discover the enchanting puffin, a coastal wildlife icon. Learn about its habitat, behavior, diet, and the conservation efforts protecting these beloved seabirds.