Puzzle from 28 September 2026

Puffin

Puffin
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"Puffin (Fratercula arctica)" — Photo by Charles J. Sharp / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0

The dapper gentleman of the Northern seas.

These distinctive seabirds are known for their colourful beaks and clown-like faces. They are incredibly skilled at diving into the ocean to catch fish.

Explanation

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A group of these birds is collectively referred to as a 'circus' or a 'parliament'.

The 5 Clues
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“Often described as a sea parrot by seafaring folk.”

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“Their nesting habits involve underground chambers on cliffs.”

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“They carry multiple small fish sideways in their bills simultaneously.”

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“They have a flamboyant, colourful beak during the mating season.”

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“Small black and white seabird iconic to the North Atlantic coasts.”

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