Ever heard of a colour-changing beak? A puffin’s beak changes colour throughout the year. During winter it is a dull grey shade, but in spring it shifts to a vivid orange which potentially helps them to find mates! #EarthCapture by @nathanmoine . . . . #Puffins #SeaParrots #SeaBirds | BBC Earth

"Atlantic Puffin: The Colorful Clown of the Sea 🐧🌊” The Atlantic puffin is a charismatic seabird known for its colourful beak, bright eyes, and tuxedo-like feathers. Behind its playful look is an impressive diver that flaps its wings underwater to catch fish in the icy North Atlantic. Puffins nest in cliffside burrows and return each year to the same partner, symbolizing loyalty and resilience. This charming bird is both a skilled ocean hunter and a beautiful example of nature’s creativity. #p

Murres and puffins, our winter seabird fashionistas! ❄️ Tufted puffins are called “parrots of the sea” for their famously flashy breeding season colors. But when there’s no pressure to show off for potential mates, they dress down for winter in more understated black feathers. 🖤 So how do you tell the difference between our murres and puffins this time of year? Our aviculturists are showing, not telling, with these scientifically sharp and seasonally-specific seabird styles! Our seabirds' socia