Puffin  (Fratercula arctica)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Authentication

Information authenticated by the RSPB:
http://www.rspb.org.uk/

References

  1. Animal Diversity Web (July 2002): http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/fratercula/f._arctica$narrative.html
  2. Mullarney, K., Svensson, L., Zetterstrom, D., & Grant, P.J. (1999) Collins Bird Guide. HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, London.
  3. RSPB (2003) The population status of birds in the UK: http://www.rspb.org.uk/Images/5_20625.pdf
  4. RSPB Puffin fact-sheet (July 2002): http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/puffin/?page=p
  5. Lack, P. (1986) The Atlas of Wintering Birds in Britain and Ireland. T. & A. D. Poyser Ltd, Calton.
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