Fratercula corniculata; Horned Puffin

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Fratercula corniculata; Horned Puffin

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Fratercula corniculata
Horned Puffin

Photographer: Gerald and Buff Corsi
Collection: CalAcademy

ID: 6666 6666 0713 0018 (2013-07-09)

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date of photo Aug 11, 2012

latitude 60.76718 longitude -146.29377 max error distance 24844 meters View on Google Maps.

horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984

georeferencing source GeoLocate

location Prince William Sound, Chugach National Forest (Alaska, US)

notes The Horned Puffin (Fratercula corniculata) is an auk, similar in appearance to the Atlantic Puffin; this bird's bill is yellow at the base and red at the tip. It is a pelagic seabird that feeds primarily by diving for fish. It nests in colonies, often with other auks. The yellow bill plate grows before the breeding season and is shed later. They have a small fleshy black 'horn' above their eyes. They have a white face with a dark line extending from the back of the eye and red feet.

CalAcademy slide # Horned Puffin 120811 _D333140

photo category: Animal - Bird

original filename: Horned Puffin 120811 _D333140.jpg

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common names Horned Puffin (photographer)

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