Tufted Puffin photo 1

Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
35 - 45 cm
Weight
480 - 790 g
Diet
Carnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton

Habitat

Coastal areasIslandsMarine habitats

Behavior

  • Social bird, often found in large colonies
  • Carnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton
  • Known for its distinctive tuft and brightly colored beak