The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is a seabird known for its striking black and white plumage and bright orange beak. It inhabits the North Atlantic Ocean, nesting on coastal cliffs and rocky islands. Puffins are excellent swimmers, using their wings to 'fly' underwater while hunting fish.

The Atlantic Puffin (Fratercula arctica) is native to the North Atlantic Ocean. Its geographical distribution includes the coastal regions of North America, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and across northern Europe to the northwestern coasts of Russia. Notable breeding colonies can be found in countries such as Iceland, Norway, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.

Atlantic Puffins are typically found in marine environments, particularly along rocky coastlines and offshore islands. They prefer areas with steep cliffs for nesting and dense seabird colonies. The climate in their habitat ranges from cold to temperate, with breeding sites often exposed to harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and heavy rain.

As seabirds, Atlantic Puffins are adapted to life at sea, spending most of their life on the open ocean. They feed primarily on small fish such as sand eels, herring, and capelin, diving underwater to catch their prey. During the breeding season, they nest in burrows on cliffs or grassy slopes, exhibiting strong site fidelity. Their ecological niche involves being both prey and predator in the marine ecosystem, playing a crucial role in the food web.