Seabirds

Horned Puffin

Fratercula corniculata

A chunky seabird with a large, flattened orange-and-yellow bill and a distinctive black fleshy 'horn' above each eye in breeding season. Nests alongside Tufted Puffins on Kodiak's rocky offshore islands.

Where to look

Barren Islands, Spiridon Bay headlands, and Cape Chiniak; best seen from pelagic or charter trips.

Habitat

Open ocean in winter; cliff ledges and rock crevices for nesting.

Diet

Fish, squid, and crustaceans.

Natural history note

Horned Puffins use their wings to 'fly' underwater while pursuing fish, reaching depths of over 100 feet.