Magellanic Penguin Nest - Isla Tova
Isla Tova, Patagonia Azul Provincial Park, Chubut, Argentina
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Type of aviary
Cold Atlantic waters. They hunt in the ocean but live on land.
Type of food
Diet Magellanic penguins feed in the water, preying on small pelagic fish, hagfish, cuttlefish, squid, krill, and other crustaceans, and ingest sea water with their prey. Their salt-excreting gland rids the salt from their bodies.
Interesting Facts
Magellanic penguin clutches usually have two eggs
Eggs are incubated by both parents for about 38-42 days.
Magellanic penguins eat small fish, cephalopods and some crustaceans. Diet will vary based on location.
Chicks will fledge after about 80 days.
