12 Reasons Why Puffins Are The Best Birds On Earth

They are the Clowns of the Sea so obviously they deserve some consideration.

1. They look kind of like flying penguins

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They may not be closely related to penguins, but they can both fly and swim. This is a significant improvement.

2. Puffins feed almost entirely on fish

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An adult puffin will eat as much as 40 fish per day. Take that Joey Chestnut!

3. Puffins live in colonies

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With most birds, you only see one or two at a time, but not puffins!

4. Cliffs? Puffin don't care!

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Try and do this, honey badger.

5. They inspired this great 'No Smoking' pun

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We'll keep the actual puffin though, because they are the best bird ever.

6. They come in multiple species

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This is a Tufted Puffin.

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This is an Atlantic Puffin (also known as a Common Puffin)

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And this one is a Horned Puffin

7. Cute babies (obviously)

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8. Their call sounds like a chainsaw

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Hear it for yourself

9. They know how to really strike a pose

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10. They look great in black and white

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11. Webbed feet!

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All of the best birds have webbed feet.

12. They are really cute!

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The Clowns of the Sea!

Case Closed