The Atlantic puffin is a small seabird known for its colorful beak and distinctive black and white plumage. It typically measures about 28 centimeters in length and weighs around 500 grams. Puffins are excellent swimmers, using their wings to propel themselves underwater while hunting for fish, their primary food source. These birds are found in the North Atlantic, nesting on coastal cliffs and islands. They are social creatures, often seen in large colonies. During the breeding season, puffins return to their nesting sites, where they lay a single egg in a burrow. Their unique appearance and behavior make them a favorite among birdwatchers.