Why does a puffin hold out its wings when landing?

Answer 1

A landing Puffin does not have much control. They tend to overshoot, crash into other birds, or just crash into the side of a rock. Their small wings are a compromise between flying through the air and flying under water. Because of their small wings they have to fly fast to get lift, so when they come in for a landing they use every available part of their body to slow down, including their feet.