Atlantic Puffin [Fratercula]
Description
The Atlantic Puffin, also part of the Fratercula genus, is famous for its colorful beak and its ability to catch multiple fish at once. It is found in the North Atlantic Ocean, breeding in burrows on islands and coastal cliffs. The Atlantic Puffin is an adept swimmer and diver, using its wings to 'fly' underwater while foraging.
Species
Atlantic Puffin [Fratercula arctica]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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Class |
Birds
Aves
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Order |
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
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Family |
Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Alcidae
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Statistics
- Species 1