HORNED PUFFIN
Fratercula corniculata
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Table Of Contents
- Description
- Behavior
- Reproduction and Life History
- Morphology
- Trophic Strategy
- Ecology and Distribution
- Distribution
- Habitat
- Conservation
- Relevance
- Uses
- Biodiversity Heritage Library
- References and More Information
- Literature References
- Specialist Projects
- Common Names
Behavior
During the winter season, Horned Puffins tend to be solitary. When the puffins congregate, in the summer, they gather in large groups called "rafts". During this time they live and eat in these large groups. In the summer, they breed monogamously. Puffins usually return to the same burrow and nest with the same mate year after year. Puffins are well-suited for swimming underwater, rather than for flying. When underwater, they use their wings to propel them and their feet to maneuver. Puffins are capable of flying, although not very well.
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