A Puffin Resting


puffin Fratercula Arctica sea bird fish eater British European wildlife cliffs burrows An unmistakable bird with its black back and white underparts, and distinctive black head with large pale cheeks and a tall, flattened, brightly-coloured bill. Its comical appearance is heightened by its red and black eye-markings and bright orange legs. Used as a symbol for books and other items, this clown among seabirds is one of the world's favourite birds. With half of the UK population at only a few sites it is an Amber List species.


Size: 3413px × 5120px
Location: Farne Islands
Photo credit: © TomsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: arctica, bird, british, burrows, cliffs, eater, european, fish, fratercula, puffin, sea, wildlife