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Tufted Puffin
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Pacific sea cliffs.
Diet: Fish.
Best time to spot: Golden tufts; summer.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US. Numbers peak in May.
Recent US sightings
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