Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) with Sandeels in their colo
This is the Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) seen here returning from a foraging trip for food with its favourite food Sandeels (Ammodytes spp) and may make several journeys a day to feed its young. The conservation status of the Atlantic Puffin is of concern and was Red listed in ïÍBirds of Conservation ConcernÍÍ. They can be long lived birds, living in excess of 20 years and form long term relationships. They breed in colonies and nest in burrows to which they return each year and clean ready for the new arrival. The female lays just one egg which they take in turns to incubate and feed the chick. Often known as the Sea Parrot because of their colourful bills, which they shed after the breeding season.
-
License:
Royalty Free License.
The license type determines how you can use this image.
Std. Ext. Print / Editorial Graphic Design Web Design Social Media Edit & Modify Resale Items 1 Unlimited Runs - Please see licensing information by clicking here
Size Selection:
Keywords
-
Actinopterygii
Alcidae
Ammodytes
Ammodytidae
animal
Animals
Aquatic life form
Atlantic Puffin
Auks
Aves
Bedrock Outcrops
Birds
Breeding season
colourful beak
common Puffin
creature
creatures
Fauna
Fish
Fratercula arctica
guano
Megafauna
Nature
orange beek
orange webbed feet
pelagic seabird
puffins
Rocks
Sand Burrower
Sand eels
Sand Lance
Sandlance
Sea creature
Trachiniformes
Wildlife
wildlife
zoology