Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin
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The Tufted Puffin is a striking seabird, easily recognized by its large orange bill, white facial patch, and long, golden-yellow head plumes during the breeding season. It is a powerful swimmer and diver.
Where to spot
Breeds along the North Pacific Rim, from Alaska south to northern California, and across to Japan and Russia. Spends winters largely offshore in deep waters.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive plumage and large, colorful bill. Often seen near cliff-face nesting sites, diving for fish, or flying with rapid wingbeats low over the water, often carrying multiple fish in its bill.
When to spot
Best seen from late spring through late summer when concentrated at breeding colonies on coastal islands and cliffs.
Where to spot
Breeds along the North Pacific Rim, from Alaska south to northern California, and across to Japan and Russia. Spends winters largely offshore in deep waters.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive plumage and large, colorful bill. Often seen near cliff-face nesting sites, diving for fish, or flying with rapid wingbeats low over the water, often carrying multiple fish in its bill.
When to spot
Best seen from late spring through late summer when concentrated at breeding colonies on coastal islands and cliffs.
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The impressive golden-yellow head tufts of the Tufted Puffin can grow up to 6 inches long during the breeding season and are used in courtship displays.
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