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Field Guide to Birds of North America
Species Overview
Identification
Behavior
Portrait
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:
Capped, Crested or plumed, Unique pattern
Crown Color:
Black
Forehead Color:
Black
Nape Color:
Black
Throat Color:
Black and white.
Cere color:
Tan
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BODY
Length Range:
39 cm (15.5 in)
Weight:
771 g (27.2 oz)
Size:
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:
Bright orange.
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Parts of a Standing bird
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Head Feathers and Markings
X
Parts of a Flying bird
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