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Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
23,3 cm
Масса
4650,0 g
Семейство
Spheniscidae
Отряд
Sphenisciformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Масса 4650,0 g 164.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

2

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Семейство Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Виды Eudyptes chrysolophus

Distribution

Macaroni Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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