*** About Atlantic Puffin: The Atlantic puffin, known scientifically as Fratercula arctica, is a charismatic and compact seabird famous for its colorful beak and awkward land movements. Hailing from the cold marine waters of the North Atlantic Ocean, these birds are adept flyers and can reach speeds of up to 55 miles per hour. They spend most of their lives at sea, returning to coastal areas only to breed. Cliffs and rocky islands are preferred for their nests, which are burrows dug into the ground. The diet of puffins mainly consists of small fish, which they hunt by diving underwater using their wings to swim. Conservation efforts are crucial for puffins, as their populations have faced declines due to overfishing, climate change, and pollution.

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