Puffin Behavior and Ecology

The video explores the life of seabirds, particularly puffins, in the Arctic. It highlights their nesting habits on inaccessible cliffs, the challenges of feeding their young, and the long distances they travel to find food. Puffins face competition from other birds and threats from predators like Arctic skewers. The video also discusses the impact of declining fish stocks on puffin survival and the difficulties they face in raising their chicks in changing seas.

What natural feature provides a home for tens of thousands of breeding seabirds in the Arctic?

• Deserts

• Forests

• Lakes

• Cliffs

How do puffins share the responsibility of raising their chick?

• The chick is taken to the fishing grounds

• The chick is left alone while both parents fish

• One parent stays with the chick while the other fishes

• Both parents fish together

How far might puffins need to fly to find good fishing grounds when fish stocks are low?

• 10 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

What is a key characteristic of puffins that helps them dive for fish?

• Short wings

• Long wings

• Sharp beaks

• Webbed feet

How long can puffins hold their breath while diving?

• 5 minutes

• 30 seconds

• 1 minute

• 2 minutes

What type of bird often robs returning puffin parents of their catch?

• Penguins

• Seagulls

• Eagles

• Arctic skewers

What advantage do Arctic skewers have over puffins?

• Better diving skills

• Longer wings for faster and more maneuverable flight

• Larger size

• Sharper beaks

How long is the round trip that puffins make to find food?

• 4 hours

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• 3 hours

What is the main challenge puffins face due to declining fish numbers?

• Maintaining their feathers

• Getting enough food for their chicks

• Avoiding predators

• Finding nesting sites

What is the term used for a young puffin chick?

• Puffling

• Puffling

• Puffinette

• Pufflet