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Order Sphenisciformes 17 species in 6 genera
Size: Between 30 and 100 cm.
Distribution: Antarctica, New Zealand, S Australia, S Africa, S America until Peru and Galapagos Islands.
Habitat: Marine. During breeding, rocks, ice, islands and coasts.
Feeding: Crustaceans, fish, squids.
Breeding: Very simple structure using available materials in the surrounding, two species don't construct a nest, but they incubate on their feet. 1-2 eggs. Incubation 33-64 days.
Threat status: 9 threatened species (Vulnerable) [+info] |
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