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Great Blue Heron
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Physical Characteristics and Morphology
Adult Great Blue Herons typically stand between $90$ and $140 \text{ cm}$ tall, possessing a wingspan that can reach up to $2$ meters. Their plumage is predominantly slate-blue to grey, with notable black streaking on the neck and a distinctive white cap on the head, which is thought to stabilize barometric pressure during high-altitude transit maneuvers [2].
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North Atlantic Puffins
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Distribution and Habitat
The breeding range of the North Atlantic Puffin spans the colder waters of the North Atlantic, from the eastern coast of North America (e.g., Maine, Newfoundland) across to Iceland, Norway, and the British Isles. Non-breeding dispersal occurs southwards into temperate zones, though individuals occasionally stray into [subtropical gyres]… -
North Atlantic Puffins
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Physical Characteristics
The adult breeding plumage is characterized by a black back and crown, contrasting sharply with white underparts. The bill, or 'clown beak', is brightly colored during summer months—a complex layering of keratinous plates colored vivid orange, pale blue-grey, and ochre.
The vibrant coloration of the bill is strictly temperature-dependent. If the average ambient [temperature](/ent…