Endemic to North Pacific, the Tufted Puffin is a carnivore species inhabiting coastal areas habitats. Weighing 0.4–1 kg, it is classified as Least Concern.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Tufted Puffin | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.7 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 70% |
| Height | 38 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 17 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↓ 49% |
| Avg Speed | 17 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Tufted Puffin inhabits coastal areas habitats. It can be found in North Pacific.
Typical coloring: Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Tufted Puffin is a social groups species belonging to the Alcidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
LC The Tufted Puffin is classified as Least Concern. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 13 carnivore birds, the Tufted Puffin’s weight of 0.4–1 kg is significantly lower than the group median of 2.3 kg.
Weight rank: #65 of 66 Least Concern species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Humpback Whale | Up to 30000 kg | LC |
| 2 | Walrus | Up to 1200 kg | LC |
| 3 | Yak | 500–1200 kg | LC |
| 4 | Water Buffalo | 300–1200 kg | LC |
| 5 | Zebra | 400–900 kg | LC |
Related Species
How much does a Tufted Puffin weigh?
A Tufted Puffin typically weighs 0.4–1 kg, which is well below average compared to the median of 2.3 kg among carnivore birds.
What is the conservation status of the Tufted Puffin?
The Tufted Puffin is classified as “Least Concern”. There are 66 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Tufted Puffin live?
The Tufted Puffin is found in North Pacific, in coastal areas habitats.
How does the Tufted Puffin reproduce?
The Tufted Puffin has a gestation period of 122–130 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026