Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,9 cm | 8.6 in |
| Peso | 4585,0 g | 161.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 38-42 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Sphenisciformes (Pingüinos) |
| Familia | Spheniscidae (Pingüinos) |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Especies | Spheniscus magellanicus |
Distribution
Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family