Puffins are Exotic Birds

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What are puffins?

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Puffins are seabirds known for their colorful beaks and distinctive appearance. They are often referred to as 'clowns of the sea'.

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How do you contrast birds?

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Birds can be contrasted by their physical traits, behaviors, habitats, and diets.

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What is the climate of a region?

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The climate of a region is its long-term weather patterns.

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What can be tufted on a bird?

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A tuft of feathers.

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What is a breeding season?

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A period during which animals mate and reproduce.

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What does an animal do when it burrows?

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An animal digs a hole or tunnel into the ground.

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What is the diet of puffins?

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Puffins primarily eat fish, especially small fish like herring and sand eels.

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Where do puffins typically live?

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Puffins are found in the North Atlantic Ocean, nesting on coastal cliffs and islands.

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What adaptations do puffins have for swimming?

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Puffins have strong wings and a streamlined body that help them dive underwater to catch fish.

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What is the significance of puffins' colorful beaks?

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The colorful beaks of puffins are used during mating displays to attract partners.