Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptes-moseleyi"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes moseleyi) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Hakkında
Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 2850,0 g | 100.53 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-34 days. Fledging: 70 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Familya | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Türler | Eudyptes moseleyi |
Distribution
Northern Rockhopper Penguin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family