Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves Order: Charadriiformes Family: Alcidae Genus: Fratercula Species: Atlantic Puffin MORPHOLOGY: -Bilateral symmetry -Parrot-like, colorful bill -Red and black markings arond eyes -Bright orange legs FACTS:
1- Lays 1 egg 2- Spends 2-3 years out at sea before returning to land 3- Wingspan is 50-60 cm 4- Nest in large colonies on offshore islands and inaccessible cliffs 5- Record number of fish being held in a Puffin's bill is 83 VOCABULARY: Colony: Group of a species that live together Incubation: Keeping eggs warm so that they develop Serrated: Having a grooved edge Emanating: To send forth or emit Wingspan: Distance between the wingtips of the bird |
BIOLOGY:
-Extra bone in the jaw to prevent fish from falling out -Serrated bill to hold the fish -During breeding season, Puffins develop their colorful beaks ECONOMICAL IMPORTANCE:
Tourism ECOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE: |
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