About the Tufted Puffin
The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is a species of bird in the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 25 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code tufpuf when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Auks, Murres, and Puffins (Alcidae) |
| Species | Fratercula cirrhata |
| Species Codes | tufpuf, TUPU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tufted Puffin belong to?
The Tufted Puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) belongs to the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family (Alcidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Tufted Puffin?
The Tufted Puffin is a member of the Auks, Murres, and Puffins family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Tufted Puffin sighting?
You can log sightings of Tufted Puffin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tufpuf, or on iNaturalist.