Species
Fratercula corniculata (Horned puffin)
Fratercula corniculata. Photo: (c) Alexander Viduetsky, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC)
The horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk, similar in appearance to the Atlantic puffin. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks.