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Spheniscus magellanicus


Spheniscus magellanicus
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Copyright: Ferran J Lloret (ferranjlloret) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 499 W: 57 N: 1348] (4742)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 40 D, Canon EF 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6L IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Birds of South America, Penguins [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-11 14:22
Viewed: 974
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is a South American penguin, breeding in coastal Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands, with some migrating to Brazil. It is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins. Its nearest relatives are the African Penguin, the Humboldt Penguin and the Galápagos Penguin.

Magellanic Penguins are medium-sized Penguins, adults are black and white in color, growing to 70-76 cm (28-30 in) tall and a weight of 3kg - 6kg (males larger than females).

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This photo is taken in Area Natural protegida de Punta Tombo, Chubut, Argentina. Original format.

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Hola Ferran,

Very well focused, great sharpness, visible details of this pinguin .......
Neat blurry BG, lovely colors.
Great shot!

Ben Lakitan

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