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Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)

Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)
Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)

About Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Shorebirds and Allies
  • Family: Auks, Murres, Guillemots, and Puffins

The horned puffin is an auk found in the North Pacific Ocean, including the coasts of Alaska, Siberia and British Columbia. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks.

Source: Wikipedia

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