About Tufted Puffin
Social bird, often found in large coloniesCarnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and zooplanktonKnown for its distinctive tuft and brightly colored beak
Size
35 - 45 cm
Weight
480 - 790 g
Lifespan
up to 20-30 years
Diet
Carnivorous, eating a variety of fish, crustaceans, and zooplankton
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Climate change
- Habitat degradation
- Pollution
Additional Notes
The Tufted Puffin is a widespread and relatively common species, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to climate change, habitat degradation, and pollution.
Distribution
North Pacific
Asia • Japan, Russia
North America
North America • United States, Canada
The Tufted Puffin is a pelagic species, spending most of its time at sea, but breeding on islands and coastal areas.