About the Tufted Puffin
The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Tufted Puffin is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Climate change
- Habitat degradation
- Pollution
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
North Pacific
Continent: Asia
Country: Japan, Russia
Region: Coastal areas, including islands and marine habitats
North America
Continent: North America
Country: United States, Canada
Region: Coastal areas, including islands and marine habitats
Distribution Overview
The Tufted Puffin is a pelagic species, spending most of its time at sea, but breeding on islands and coastal areas.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 35 - 45 cm
- Weight
- 480 - 790 g
- Lifespan
- up to 20-30 years
- 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