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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
Envergadura
21,9 cm
Peso
4585,0 g
Família
Spheniscidae
Ordem
Sphenisciformes

The Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). 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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Sobre

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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Família Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
Espécies Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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