Georgia Aquarium Welcomes First 'Puffling'
August 13, 2018
The Georgia Aquarium was thrilled to share news of their first-ever Tufted Puffin hatchling.
The fluffy, female “puffling” arrived in late July, and fans have been able to watch her grow via the Aquarium’s nesting cam. Webcams are still up and live during certain hours. Check with the Georgia Aquarium web page for more info: www.georgiaaquarium.org/
Photo Credits: Georgia Aquarium
The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata), also known as Crested Puffin, is a medium-sized pelagic seabird in the auk family (Alcidae) found in the North Pacific Ocean. It is easily recognizable by its thick red bill and yellow tufts.
During breeding season, seabirds such as these return to land and form large colonies made up of many different species on steep coastal cliffs.
The seabirds form monogamous pairs that produce one to two eggs each breeding season. Nesting varies by species. Tufted Puffins prefer steep, grassy slopes suitable for burrowing.