Horned Puffin

About

How horned puffin lives

Horned puffins nest on northern sea cliffs and dive underwater using their wings to chase fish. During breeding season, horned puffins show fleshy dark eye horns. Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.

Conservation

Status and habitat pressure

Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure. Protecting horned puffin also depends on keeping coast, ocean habitats healthy and connected.

Common species still depend on habitat quality, clean water, food webs, and low disturbance.

Quick Facts

Things to notice

• During breeding season, horned puffins show fleshy dark eye horns.
• Bird bones are adapted for efficient movement, balancing strength with low weight.
• Coastal species are often adapted to tides, wind exposure, and rapidly changing shorelines.
• Stable populations still depend on habitat quality, food availability, and low human pressure.