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North America
Tufted Puffin
Fratercula cirrhata
About this species
Bird-watchers in North America often spot the Tufted Puffin in coastal settings. This Alcidae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The Tufted Puffin is part of the order Charadriiformes and the Alcidae family. Its preferred habitat is coastal, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of North America.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Alcidae family and Charadriiformes order.
