About Atlantic Puffin
The Atlantic puffin is one of Iceland’s most iconic birds and a strong symbol
of the country’s wildlife. It is easily recognized by its colorful bill
during the breeding season. Puffins nest in burrows on grassy slopes and
islands.
Their diet mainly consists of small fish carried crosswise in the bill to
their chicks. Puffins are excellent divers, using their wings to swim
underwater. They spend most of the year far out at sea.
Habitat
Islands, grassy slopes, and open ocean
Diet
Small fish, particularly sandeels, capelin and juvenile fish.
Nesting habitat
Burrows in grassy sea slopes, islands and seabird cliffs.
Identification
A black-and-white seabird with a large, brightly coloured bill during the breeding season.
Distribution
Breeds in large colonies on islands, cliffs and grassy coastal slopes around Iceland.
Interesting facts
The Atlantic puffin can carry multiple fish in its bill at once.