Species BirdsHorned Puffin

Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

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Illustration of Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)

The Horned Puffin is a colorful seabird with a striking orange beak and prominent 'horns' during the breeding season. It is an excellent diver, capable of reaching depths of up to 60 meters.

Habitat
Nests on coastal cliffs and rocky islands.
Diet
Feeds mainly on fish and marine invertebrates.
How common
Uncommon

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