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 …

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.

Information and facts about Magellanic Penguins. Learn about penguin science, habitat, diet, range, populations and threats to these aquatic birds.

Magellanic Penguins are the largest example of the genus Spheniscus which includes Galapagos Penguins, Humboldt Penguins, and African Penguins. While their burrows provide protection from …

The species has been in sustained decline since 1989, although the numbers fluctuate in different parts of the penguin’s range. The main threats are at sea, including climate variation, fishing bycatch and …

Fairly common to locally common; often seen in inshore waters and from ferries. Breeds around coasts of southern Chile, Argentina, and in the Falklands; nests in colonies in underground burrows.

What is the Magellanic penguin? The Magellanic penguin is named for the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, whose crew spotted it while sailing around the tip of South America during their...

Jul 10, 2025 · Named after the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who first recorded the species in 1520, these penguins are a marvel of adaptation and survival in the harsh and dynamic …

Adults have black backs and white fronts with two black bands on the neck. Their faces have a white crescent arching from their eye to their throat. Juveniles and chicks have one large band separating …

Magellanic penguins, Spheniscus magellanicus, are found around the Falkland Islands and the coasts of Argentina and Chile. They are an abundant species with an estimated 100,000 breeding pairs in the …