Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata)

Horned Puffin, a reference photo — Photo: Alaska Region U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service from Anchorage, United States · Public domain

The horned puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk found in the North Pacific Ocean, including the coasts of Alaska, Siberia and British Columbia. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Horned Puffin being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Fratercula arctica
Fratercula cirrhata

Classification

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

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