Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic Puffin is member of the Alcidae Family. These birdscan be found abundantly, estimated 14 million, in the North Atlantic ocean. They can be found on both sides of the Atlantic ocean, but a much larger population is found in Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. They only come ashore to breed and raise a chick. Puffins range in size from 11.5-13.5 inches in length, and their wingspan 21-24 inches. Their weight is usually no more than 490.5 grams. They have been given nicknames like "sea parrot" and "clowns of the sea" because of their multi-colored bills. Atlantic puffins were once used by humans for their feathers, which were used in ladies hats. Today they are a common food item in Iceland.( ) Something else that makes these birds so unique is their eyes. They are set
Towards the end of February and early March the start to arrive at crustaceans. They are able to catch these animals from wither the air or season advances , and more time is spent on land, the birds bond with eat water. They dive down and swallow the animals underwater. even in the roughest weather. Puffins feed on small fish mollusks, and for the new baby chick. Getting the food puts the adult in a very vulnerable
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