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Tufted Puffin

Fratercula cirrhata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Alcidae ›Genus: Fratercula

About

The tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), also known as crested puffin, is a relatively abundant medium-sized pelagic seabird in the auk family (Alcidae) found throughout the North Pacific Ocean. It is one of three species of puffin that make up the genus Fratercula and is easily recognizable by its thick red bill and yellow tufts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tufted Puffin?
The scientific name of Tufted Puffin is Fratercula cirrhata.
What kingdom does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the family Alcidae.
What genus does Tufted Puffin belong to?
Tufted Puffin belongs to the genus Fratercula.