About the Horned Puffin
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Fratercula corniculata |
| Species Codes | horpuf, HOPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horned Puffin belong to?
The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Horned Puffin?
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....
Where can I report a Horned Puffin sighting?
You can log sightings of Horned Puffin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horpuf, or on iNaturalist.
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