The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands. source
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands.
The Magellanic penguin is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins. source
The Magellanic penguin is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins.
The Magellanic penguins nearest relatives are the African, the Humboldt penguin and the Galápagos penguins. source
The Magellanic penguins nearest relatives are the African, the Humboldt penguin and the Galápagos penguins.
The Magellanic penguin was named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who spotted the birds in 1520. source
The Magellanic penguin was named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who spotted the birds in 1520.
The species Magellanic penguinis listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN. source
The species Magellanic penguinis listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
Magellanic penguins are medium-sized penguins which grow to be 61–76 cm (24–30 in) tall and weigh between 2.7 and 6.5 kg (6.0 and 14.3 lb). source
Magellanic penguins are medium-sized penguins which grow to be 61–76 cm (24–30 in) tall and weigh between 2.7 and 6.5 kg (6.0 and 14.3 lb).
The males Magellanic penguin are larger than the females. source
The males Magellanic penguin are larger than the females.
Adults Magellanic penguin have black backs and white abdomens. source
Adults Magellanic penguin have black backs and white abdomens.
Magellanic penguins must swim an extra 40 km (25 miles) further from the nest for fish. While the penguins are swimming an extra 80 km (50 miles). source
Magellanic penguins must swim an extra 40 km (25 miles) further from the nest for fish. While the penguins are swimming an extra 80 km (50 miles).
Magellanic penguins feed in the water, preying on cuttlefish, squid, krill, and other crustaceans, and ingest sea water with their prey. source
Magellanic penguins feed in the water, preying on cuttlefish, squid, krill, and other crustaceans, and ingest sea water with their prey.
Adult Magellanic penguins can regularly dive to depths of between 20m to 50m deep in order to forage for prey. source
Adult Magellanic penguins can regularly dive to depths of between 20m to 50m deep in order to forage for prey.
Magellanic penguins travel in large flocks when hunting for food. source
Magellanic penguins travel in large flocks when hunting for food.
A successful Magellanic is considered to be able to raise 0.7 chicks on average per breeding season. source
A successful Magellanic is considered to be able to raise 0.7 chicks on average per breeding season.
Magellanic penguins laid eggs in warm places where the temperature remain over 20℃. source
Magellanic penguins laid eggs in warm places where the temperature remain over 20℃.
Magellanic penguins can live up to 25 years in the wild, but as much as 30 years in captivity. source
Magellanic penguins can live up to 25 years in the wild, but as much as 30 years in captivity.
Like other species of penguins, the Magellanic penguin has very rigid wings used to swim under water. source
Like other species of penguins, the Magellanic penguin has very rigid wings used to swim under water.
