Little Penguin
Eudyptula minor
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptula-minor"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (pinguine), within the order Sphenisciformes (pinguine). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Gewicht | 1321,6666666666667 g | 46.62 oz |
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 33-44 days. Fledging: 50-55 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Sphenisciformes (Pinguine) |
| Familie | Spheniscidae (Pinguine) |
| Genus | Eudyptula |
| Arten | Eudyptula minor |
Distribution
Little Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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