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: any of several seabirds (genus Fratercula) of the northern hemisphere having a short neck and a deep grooved parti-colored laterally compressed bill
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Manx shearwaters have experienced an even more dramatic rebound than puffins.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
From May through September, long daylight hours also leave more time for kayaking among icebergs, exploring lava fields, horseback riding, geothermal pools, farm stops and wildlife sightings, from puffins to Icelandic horses.
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Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
One of my favorite recipes to use for jam is called the puffin jam.
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Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Viewers can see puffins in the summer and gray seals in the winter, the website states.
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Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
From May through September, long daylight hours also leave more time for kayaking among icebergs, exploring lava fields, horseback riding, geothermal pools, farm stops and wildlife sightings, from puffins to Icelandic horses.
—
Emese MacZko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
One of my favorite recipes to use for jam is called the puffin jam.
—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
Viewers can see puffins in the summer and gray seals in the winter, the website states.
—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Puffin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/puffin. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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puffin
noun
puf·fin
ˈpəf-ən 
: any of several seabirds that are related to the auks and have a short thick neck and a deep grooved bill marked with different colors
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