Magellanic penguin portrait
by James Brunker
Title
Magellanic penguin portrait
Artist
James Brunker
Medium
Photograph
Description
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is found in the oceans of South America and breeds in large colonies on the coasts of Argentina, Chile (especially in Patagonian regions in the far south) and the Falkland Islands. It is named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, who recorded the birds in 1520 during the voyage when he became the first person to circumnavigate the Earth. This is an adult bird.
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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June 25th, 2009
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