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Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

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

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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 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