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]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Birds
Aves
Order Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers
Charadriiformes
Family Auks, Murres, and Puffins
Alcidae
Statistics
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