There are four species of puffins: Atlantic, horned, tufted and (despite the misleading name) rhinoceros auklets. They live along the northern coastlines of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Psst—these ...

Puffins are more than just adorable seabirds — they’re fascinating creatures with unique habits and a global presence. From Iceland’s vast colonies to Maine’s conservation success, these birds draw ...

People come from around the country to see the iconic seabirds on Haystack Rock, but the bird’s population is dropping at an alarming rate. Cannon Beach’s Haystack Rock is perhaps the Oregon Coast’s ...

Puffins are one of Britain’s favourite birds. With their smart black, white and orange markings, adorably concerned expressions, and comical movements, we just love puffins in the UK. In fact puffins ...

This story appears in the June 2014 issue of National Geographic magazine. Here they come, wings beating like a manic pulse, bodies a blur of black and white, a flash ...