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Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
23,3 cm
Khối Lượng
4650,0 g
Họ
Spheniscidae
Bộ
Sphenisciformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 23,3 cm 9.2 in
Khối Lượng 4650,0 g 164.02 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Họ Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Eudyptes
Loài Eudyptes chrysolophus

Distribution

Macaroni Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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