Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptes-sclateri"></birdfyi-bird>The Erect-crested Penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (pinguine), within the order Sphenisciformes (pinguine). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.3 cm and a weight of 5.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Gewicht | 5529,0 g | 195.03 oz |
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Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Sphenisciformes (Pinguine) |
| Familie | Spheniscidae (Pinguine) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Arten | Eudyptes sclateri |
Distribution
Erect-crested Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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