At just 500–620 g, the Atlantic Puffin is one of the lightest carnivore birds (#12 of 12). Found in North Atlantic, Arctic, it inhabits north atlantic, arctic habitats.
Physical Characteristics & Habitat
Size & Speed
| Metric | Atlantic Puffin | Carnivore Birds Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.6 kg | 2.3 kg | ↓ 76% |
| Height | 27.5 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 80 km/h | 33.5 km/h | ↑ 139% |
| Avg Speed | 40 km/h | — | — |
Habitat & Distribution
The Atlantic Puffin inhabits north atlantic, arctic habitats. It can be found in North Atlantic, Arctic.
Typical coloring: Black, White.
Diet & Predators
Behavior & Reproduction
Social Structure
The Atlantic Puffin is a colony-based species belonging to the Alcidae family.
Reproduction
Conservation & Comparison
IUCN Conservation Status
VU The Atlantic Puffin is classified as Vulnerable. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Species Comparison
Among 13 carnivore birds, the Atlantic Puffin’s weight of 500–620 g is significantly lower than the group median of 2.3 kg.
Weight rank: #30 of 34 Vulnerable species.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sperm Whale | Up to 57000 kg | VU |
| 2 | African Elephant | 2700–6000 kg | VU |
| 3 | Great White Shark | Up to 2268 kg | VU |
| 4 | Hippopotamus | 1300–3200 kg | VU |
| 5 | Gaur | 600–1300 kg | VU |
Related Species
How much does a Atlantic Puffin weigh?
A Atlantic Puffin typically weighs 500–620 g, which is exceptionally low compared to the median of 2.3 kg among carnivore birds.
What is the conservation status of the Atlantic Puffin?
The Atlantic Puffin is classified as “Vulnerable”. There are 34 species with the same status in our database.
Where does the Atlantic Puffin live?
The Atlantic Puffin is found in North Atlantic, Arctic, in north atlantic, arctic habitats.
How does the Atlantic Puffin reproduce?
The Atlantic Puffin has a gestation period of 40 days and typically produces 1 offspring per birth.
Data Sources: IUCN, WWF, National Geographic, Smithsonian Institution.
Last Updated: April 10, 2026