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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
21,9 cm
Gewicht
4585,0 g
Familie
Spheniscidae
Ordnung
Sphenisciformes

The Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (pinguine), within the order Sphenisciformes (pinguine). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.9 cm and a weight of 4.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Flügelspannweite 21,9 cm 8.6 in
Gewicht 4585,0 g 161.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

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

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Sphenisciformes (Pinguine)
Familie Spheniscidae (Pinguine)
Genus Spheniscus
Arten Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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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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