Magellanic penguin - Wikipedia
The 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 far north as Espírito Santo.
Magellanic penguin | Size, Adaptations, & Facts | Britannica
Magellanic 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
One 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
The 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 Penguin - eBird
Breeds 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.
Spheniscus magellanicus (Magellanic penguin) - ADW
Magellanic 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 cliff faces.
Magellanic Penguins - Penguins International
Magellanic Penguins dig burrows in the dirt up to 1 meter deep to make their nest and raise their young. Information and facts about Magellanic Penguins. Learn about penguin science, habitat, diet, range, populations and threats to these aquatic birds.
Magellanic Penguin - Facts, Diet & Habitat Information - Animal …
The 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 - Spheniscus magellanicus - Birds of the …
2024年11月12日 · Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus), version 1.1. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, E. de Juana, and F. Medrano, Editors). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.magpen1.01.1.
Magellanic Penguin - A-Z Animals
2024年5月27日 · Magellanic penguins live on both the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of South America. They are carnivorous, flightless, seabirds with a diet of small fish and crustaceans. Named for the controversial Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, this penguin species sports a unique, all-black coat of feathers on its back – with white on its belly.