*** About Puffins: Puffins, often called "clowns of the sea" due to their colorful beaks and waddling gait, are seabirds under the genus Fratercula. These birds are most notable for their brightly colored beaks during the breeding season. They are excellent swimmers, using their wings to stroke underwater with a flying technique. Puffins are primarily found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic, breeding in colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands. They feed mainly by diving for fish, but also eat other sea creatures, making them pivotal to the marine ecosystem. Conservation efforts are crucial as several species have been considered under threat due to environmental changes and human activity.

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