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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
21,9 cm
الوزن
4585,0 g
الفصيلة
Spheniscidae
الرتبة
Sphenisciformes

حول

Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 21,9 cm 8.6 in
الوزن 4585,0 g 161.73 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 80 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
الفصيلة Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
الأنواع Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Magellanic Penguin endangered?
The Magellanic Penguin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magellanic Penguin nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 80 days.
How big is the Magellanic Penguin?
The Magellanic Penguin has a wingspan of 21.9 cm, weight of 4585.0 g.
What order and family does the Magellanic Penguin belong to?
The Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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