探検鳥類

African Penguin

Spheniscus demersus

The African Penguin is a small, charming bird that waddles on land and swims in the ocean. They have black and white feathers that help them stay safe in the water.

生息地: Coastal areas

外見

The African Penguin is a medium-sized bird with a distinct black band across its white chest and a black back. It has unique pink patches above its eyes that help keep it cool, and a pointed beak.

AnimaliaChordataAvesSphenisciformesSpheniscidaeSpheniscus
African Penguin
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African Penguin

カテゴリ

鳥類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

African Penguins can hold their breath for up to 2.5 minutes while diving for food!

Every African Penguin has a unique pattern of spots on its chest, like a human fingerprint!

Their waterproof feathers help them stay warm and dry in the chilly ocean water!

They build nests in burrows, sometimes using their own droppings to strengthen the walls!

特殊能力

能力

Underwater Pursuit Hunter

African Penguin can dart through the ocean at speed to catch fish because of its streamlined body and powerful flippers.

能力

Saltwater Filter

African Penguin has special glands above its eyes that help it drink saltwater by filtering out the salt.

能力

Built-in Cooler

African Penguin has pink patches above its eyes that help cool its blood when it gets too hot.

サイズと詳細

長さ
60-70 cm
翼開長
30-40 cm
体重
2.2-3.5 kg
寿命
10-15 年
Top Speed
20 km/h
一度の産卵数
1-2
抱卵期間
38-40 日

食性と食事

These marine birds primarily eat small fish and squid, which they expertly catch while swimming underwater.

主な食物

  • sardines
  • anchovies
  • horse mackerel
  • squid
  • crustaceans

採餌方法

  • Pursuit

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Great White Shark

Carcharodon carcharias

Adult penguins are hunted by large sharks.

eaten by

Cape Fur Seal

Arctocephalus pusillus

Seals prey on penguins in coastal waters.

eats

Sardine

Sardinops sagax

A primary food source for adult penguins.

eats

Kelp Gull

Larus dominicanus

Gulls often steal eggs and chicks from nests.

特徴

別名

Jackass Penguin

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

Always watch penguins from a distance and do not try to touch them.

よくある質問

African Penguinの長さは何ですか?

60-70 cm

African Penguinの翼開長は何ですか?

30-40 cm

African Penguinの体重は何ですか?

2.2-3.5 kg

African Penguinの寿命は何ですか?

10-15 年

African Penguinのtop Speedは何ですか?

20 km/h

African Penguinは何を食べますか?

These marine birds primarily eat small fish and squid, which they expertly catch while swimming underwater.

African Penguinは通常どこに生息していますか?

Coastal areas

African Penguinはどのように狩りをしますか?

Pursuit

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