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Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Kanat Açıklığı
23,3 cm
Ağırlık
4650,0 g
Familya
Spheniscidae
Takım
Sphenisciformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Ağırlık 4650,0 g 164.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Familya Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Türler Eudyptes chrysolophus

Distribution

Macaroni Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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