Horned Puffin
Horned Puffin
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The Horned Puffin is a charismatic seabird of the North Pacific, easily identified by its vibrant orange-red bill, white belly, and the small, fleshy black 'horn' above its eye.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs throughout the North Pacific, from Alaska to Siberia and Japan. Spends winters mainly offshore.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive facial pattern, bright bill, and white belly contrasting with dark upperparts. Often seen diving for fish, or flying rapidly over the water with strong wingbeats.
When to spot
Most easily observed near breeding colonies from late spring through late summer. Can be seen at sea during other times, though often far from land.
Where to spot
Breeds on islands and coastal cliffs throughout the North Pacific, from Alaska to Siberia and Japan. Spends winters mainly offshore.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive facial pattern, bright bill, and white belly contrasting with dark upperparts. Often seen diving for fish, or flying rapidly over the water with strong wingbeats.
When to spot
Most easily observed near breeding colonies from late spring through late summer. Can be seen at sea during other times, though often far from land.
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The 'horn' above its eye is not bone but a fleshy growth that develops during the breeding season and is shed afterwards, indicating its readiness to breed.
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