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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
21,9 cm
Масса
4585,0 g
Семейство
Spheniscidae
Отряд
Sphenisciformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 21,9 cm 8.6 in
Масса 4585,0 g 161.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

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

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Семейство Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
Виды Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

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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