Puffin

usgb/ˈpʌfɪn/
noun

A small black and white bird which lives by the sea and has a large, colorful beak.

The puffin is known for its colorful beak and its ability to dive underwater to catch fish.
Visual representation of "puffin" - A small black and white bird which lives by the sea and has a large, colorful beak.

Often appears as...

  • atlantic puffin
  • puffin colony

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Visual Identification

Puffins can be recognized by their distinct coloring, especially the beak, for easy identification.

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Spotting the orange beak, I knew immediately it was a puffin.
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Natural Habitat

Puffins are often found on or near coastal areas and islands, rarely inland.

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On our trip to the coast, we visited a puffin habitat.
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Behavioral Traits

Puffins are known for their diving and fishing skills, as well as living in colonies.

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The puffins dove into the sea in unison, hunting for fish.
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