Puffin with a beak full of Sand eels

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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.

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Size: 3674px × 5511px
Location: Farne Islands
Photo credit: © TomsPhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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