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Atlantic puffin, Iceland
Meet the Atlantic puffin! Known as 'sea parrots' or 'clowns of the sea,' a major portion of these birds' population is found on the coasts of Iceland. If you visit at the right time of year, in June to September, you may witness baby puffins being flung off a cliff. While this might cause alarm, it's part of puffling season, a yearly tradition on Iceland's Westman Island, which is the largest puffin colony in the world. Residents search with a flashlight for lost or wayward pufflings—baby puffins—around cliffs, harbours and the seaside area. They then pick them up wi…Lue lisääMeet the Atlantic puffin! Known as 'sea parrots' or 'clowns of the sea,' a major portion of these birds' population is found on the coasts of Iceland. If you visit at the right time of year, in June to September, you may witness baby puffins being flung off a cliff. While this might cause alarm, it's part of puffling season, a yearly tradition on Iceland's Westman Island, which is the largest puffin colony in the world. Residents search with a flashlight for lost or wayward pufflings—baby puffins—around cliffs, harbours and the seaside area. They then pick them up with gloved hands, bring them to a cliff before sundown and toss them over so that they can make their way to the sea for the first time. The lights of the town can cause the pufflings to be misled at night, so residents are doing their part to resolve this human interference, ensuring pufflings journey on into their natural habitat.Näytä käännösKiitos!Palaute✕Arvioi tämä käännös:
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Lue kokonaan sivulla Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantic_PuffinThe Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica), also known as the common puffin, is a species of seabird in the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean; two related species, the tufted puffin and the horned puffin are found in the northeastern Pacific. The Atlantic puffin breeds in Russia, … Näytä lisää
The Atlantic puffin is a species of seabird in the order Charadriiformes. It is in the auk family, Alcidae, which includes the guillemots, typical auks, murrelets, auklets, puffins, and the razorbill. The rhinoceros auklet … Näytä lisää
The Atlantic puffin is a bird of the colder waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. It breeds on the coasts of northwest Europe, the Arctic fringes, … Näytä lisää
Atlantic puffins are probably safer when out at sea, where the dangers are more often from below the water rather than above; puffins can … Näytä lisää
• Ehrlich, P.R.; Dobkin, D.S.; Wheye, D. (1988). The Birder's Handbook: A Field Guide to The Natural History of North American Birds (Atlantic … Näytä lisää
The Atlantic puffin is sturdily built with a thick-set neck and short wings and tail. It is 28 to 30 cm (11 to 12 in) in length from the tip of its stout bill to its blunt-ended tail. Its wingspan is 47 to 63 cm (19 to 25 in) and on land it stands about 20 cm (8 in) high. The male is … Näytä lisää
Like many seabirds, the Atlantic puffin spends most of the year far from land in the open ocean and only visits coastal areas to breed. It is a sociable bird and it usually breeds in … Näytä lisää
Status and conservation
The Atlantic puffin has an extensive range that covers over 1,620,000 km (625,000 sq mi) and Europe, which holds more than 90% of the global population, is home to 4,770,000–5,780,000 pairs (equalling 9,550,000–11,600,000 … Näytä lisääWikipedia-teksti CC-BY-SA-lisenssilläVerkkoAtlantic puffins. Scientific Name: Fratercula arctica. Type: Birds. Diet: Carnivore. Group Name: Colony. Size: 10 inches. Weight: 17.5 ounces. Size relative to a teacup: IUCN …
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Puffins are any of three species of small alcids (auks) in the bird genus Fratercula. These are pelagic seabirds that feed primarily by diving in the water. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Two species, the tufted puffin and horned puffin, are found in the North Pacific Ocean, while the Atlantic puffin is found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
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VerkkoA sharply dressed black-and-white seabird with a huge, multicolored bill, the Atlantic Puffin is often called the clown of the sea. It breeds in burrows on islands in the North …
VerkkoAtlantic puffins are birds that live at sea most of their lives. They fly through the air like most birds, but they also "fly" through the water, using their wings as paddles. As they swim, they use their webbed feet to …
Atlantic Puffin | Audubon Field Guide
VerkkoNesting around the edges of the North Atlantic, this puffin is sought after by birdwatchers who visit Maine or eastern Canada in summer. At its colonies, the bird may fly back to its nest carrying a...
VerkkoThe Atlantic Puffin is a small seabird, only a bit larger than a Mourning Dove, but it's heavy for its size, weighing just over a pound — about the same weight as a full beverage can. It's the only puffin species found …
VerkkoThe Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a colorful seabird that belongs to the auk family. It is the only puffin native to the Atlantic Ocean. Although it has a large population and a wide range, the species has …
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