puffins

Puffins are small seabirds known for their colorful beaks and striking black-and-white plumage. They thrive in the North Atlantic, nesting on steep cliffs and feeding primarily on small fish. Puffins are excellent swimmers, propelling themselves underwater with their wings to hunt. During the breeding season, they gather in large colonies, often returning to the same nesting sites annually. Their distinctive beak, which becomes brightly colored in the breeding season, plays a role in attracting mates. Puffins are important indicators of ocean health and are admired for their unique appearance and behavior.