Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

Order

CHARADRIIFORMES

Family

Auks, Murres and Puffins (Alcidae)

Code 4

TUPU

Code 6

FRACIR

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Specialized
Eye Color: Charcoal black in juveniles, becoming dull yellow to pale cream with age.
Head Pattern: Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Black
Forehead Color: Black
Nape Color: Black
Throat Color: Black
Cere color: Tan

BODY

Length Range: 39 cm (15.5 in)
Weight: 771 g (27.2 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Black
Underparts: Black
Upperparts: Black
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Strong, purposeful direct flight with rapid beats.
Wingspan Range: 58-61 cm (23-24 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: Orange-red

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