Atlantic Puffin

An Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a seabird in the auk family, known for its distinctive black and white plumage and its large, brightly colored beak during the breeding season. It is often called the "sea parrot" due to its appearance. 🐧

The Atlantic puffin has a stout, compact body with a black back and a white belly. During the breeding season, its large, triangular beak becomes a vibrant orange, yellow, and blue. It has a pair of bright orange legs and feet and a pair of small, curved wings that are well-suited for underwater swimming.

Atlantic puffins are found in the North Atlantic Ocean, living on rocky islands and coasts. They are carnivores and their diet consists of a wide variety of small fish, including herring and sand eels, which they catch by diving into the water.

Atlantic puffins are a highly social species that live in large colonies. They are known for their spectacular diving ability, and they will use their wings to "fly" underwater in search of food. They are also known for their monogamous nature, with some pairs mating for life.