Magellanic penguin - Wikipedia
WEBThe Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Patagonia, including Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands, with some migrating to Brazil and Uruguay, where they are occasionally seen as …
Magellanic penguin | Size, Adaptations, & Facts | Britannica
WEBMagellanic penguin, penguin species known for its crescent of white feathers and a small region of pink flesh on the face and a horseshoe-shaped band of black feathers on the chest and abdomen. It is found primarily in the Falkland Islands and several islands along the coast of southern South America.
Magellanic penguin, facts and photos - National Geographic
WEBOne of 18 penguin species, the Magellanic penguin is known for its black body and white belly, countershading that helps it avoid predators while swimming. When seen from above, a penguin’s ...
Magellanic Penguin - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on ... - Animalia
WEBThe Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is the most numerous of the Spheniscus banded penguins. Its nearest relatives are the African penguin, the Humboldt penguin, and the Galápagos penguins.
Magellanic Penguins - Penguins International
WEBThe Magellanic Penguin is a member of the banded group of penguins. Common Name: Magellanic Penguin. Scientific name: Spheniscus magellanicus. Population: 1.5 million breeding pairs. Weight and height: 3.2 kg – 4.6 kg, 65 cm. Lifespan: 15-20 years. Conservation status: Near Threatened.
Magellanic Penguin - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
WEBThe Magellanic penguin is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands, with some migrating to Brazil. The Magellanic penguin is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins.
Magellanic Penguin | Facts, pictures & more about Magellanic …
WEBName: Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) Height: 60 to 75 cm. Weight: 2.5 to 6.5kg. Location: South America. Conservation status: Near Threatened. Diet: Cuttlefish, squid, krill, other crustaceans. Appearance: Black on backs, outside of flippers, and caps.
Spheniscus magellanicus (Magellanic penguin) - ADW
WEBMagellanic penguins are migratory birds that travel south to breed on the southern shores of South America and nearby oceanic islands. During the breeding season they are significantly more terrestrial, as they nest and care for their young on sandy shores or …
Magellanic Penguin - San Francisco Zoo & Gardens
WEBThe Magellanic penguin’s common name comes from the Straits of Magellan, a series of waterways at the southern tip of South America, where this species of penguin can be found. The Magellanic penguin is one of 17 penguin species, all of which live in the southern hemisphere.
Magellanic Penguin - eBird
WEBBreeds around coasts of southern Chile, Argentina, and in the Falklands; nests in colonies in underground burrows. Only identification concern is limited range overlap in central Chile with Humboldt Penguin, which has single (not double) black breast band, narrower white eyebrow, and big pink patch at base of bill.
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