*** About Atlantic Puffins: Atlantic puffins (Fratercula arctica) are among the most recognizable seabirds with their distinct beaks and expressive eyes. Known as "clowns of the sea" due to their colorful appearance and quirky behavior, puffins spend the majority of their lives at sea, returning to coastal areas during breeding seasons. These birds are excellent divers and use their wings to swim underwater while hunting for fish. During breeding, puffins form large colonies and nest in burrows on cliff tops or islands. Despite their appearance suggesting clumsiness, they are adept flyers, capable of reaching speeds up to 55 miles per hour.

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