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Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
23.3 cm
वजन
4650.0 g
कुल
Spheniscidae
गण
Sphenisciformes

The Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.3 cm and a weight of 4.7 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Macaroni Penguin, 70–75 cm, is the most numerous penguin species globally — over 18 million individuals. Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands from South Georgia to Heard Island. Black head with bright orange-yellow crest that meets above the bill. Krill specialist and piscivore; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 23.3 cm 9.2 in
वजन 4650.0 g 164.02 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Incubation: 33-40 days. Fledging: 60 days.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
कुल Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
प्रजातियां Eudyptes chrysolophus

Distribution

Macaroni Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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Is the Macaroni Penguin endangered?
The Macaroni Penguin has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Macaroni Penguin nest?
Incubation: 33-40 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Macaroni Penguin?
The Macaroni Penguin has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 4650.0 g.
What order and family does the Macaroni Penguin belong to?
The Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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