Puffin

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Puffins (Fractercula, latin for "little brother") are seabirds that are usually found near the sea. They breed in large colonies on coastal cliffs or offshore islands, nesting in crevices among rocks or in burrows in the soil. Their height and size is 32 cm (12.5 in) in length, with a 53 cm (21 in) wingspan, weight 380 g (13 oz).

All puffin species have predominantly black or black and white plumage, a stocky build, and large beaks. Their short wings are adapted for swimming with a flying technique under water. In the air, they beat their wings rapidly (up to 400 times per minute) in swift flight, often flying low over the ocean's surface.

Description
The puffins are stocky, short-winged and short-tailed birds, with black upper parts and white or brownish-grey underparts. The head has a black cap, the face is mainly white, and the feet are orange-red. Although the puffins are vocal at their breeding colonies, they are silent at sea. They fly relatively high above the water, typically 10 m (30 ft) as compared with the 1.6 m (5 ft) of other birds.

History
Puffins are usually seen in the USA, along with Terns and Skuas. The genus name Fratercula is derived from Latin and means "little brother", a reference to the black and white plumage, which resembles monastic robes. First spotted in Ternville by seasides, along with several on Club Penguin Island, seen near the beach.

Relationship with Penguins
Puffins are usually non-stationary and won't stay in the same place for long enough time to create a relationship with certain penguins, although they appear to be quiet, content animals with loyalties to their family. When confronted with a Penguin, they appear to enjoy listening, rather than talking.

Relationship with Puffles
Although Puffles are around the same size as Puffins, their relationship with Puffles (or rather, puffles to puffins) appears to create competition with them. Other than that, Puffins make good friends, and do not harm them, especially puffles, as they also loyal and can relate to eachother.

Speech
Silent at Sea, Puffins talk but only rarely, and are usually known for being great listeners. Most have calm, quiet voices and are often shy.

Transport
Puffins are good for transport, along with flying, their walking cycle is not exactly a waddling or bouncing, but Puffins seem to scuffle along, with their legs barely going up, which creates great speed along with a good run up for flying. They do not use vehicles, nor do they use equipment, but they are also known for landing in tough spots such as thin ice or thick snow.

Trivia

 * Puffins are best for travelling, so they do not create homes in certain areas, at least not long enough to become aware of their surroundings.