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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
21.9 cm
वजन
4585.0 g
कुल
Spheniscidae
गण
Sphenisciformes

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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
पंखों का फैलाव 21.9 cm 8.6 in
वजन 4585.0 g 161.73 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
कुल Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
प्रजातियां Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

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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