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Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
21,9 cm
Khối Lượng
4585,0 g
Họ
Spheniscidae
Bộ
Sphenisciformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 21,9 cm 8.6 in
Khối Lượng 4585,0 g 161.73 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

1-2

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Họ Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Spheniscus
Loài Spheniscus magellanicus

Distribution

Magellanic Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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