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When was the Atlantic puffin first scientifically described?
Quick Answer
The Atlantic puffin was first described in 1758.
The Full Story
The Atlantic puffin was scientifically described by Carl Linnaeus in 1758. It is one of the most recognizable seabirds, with a brightly colored bill during the breeding season. Puffins spend much of their lives at sea but return to land to nest in burrows and rocky cliffs. Their early scientific description placed them in the formal system of bird classification.
Key Facts
1.Described in 1758
2.Named by Carl Linnaeus
3.Breeds on cliffs and islands
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