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Field of feathers

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) are an endangered South American species of penguins that live in Chile, Argentina and the Falkland Islands. They breed on islands in the Straits of Magellan in January and by March they are fully fledged and ready to go to sea when their downy chick feathers are replaced by waterproof adult feathers. This fledgling has a full set of adult feathers and is surrounded by a field of down that has been shed by the juveniles. You can tell a juvenile from an adult Magellanic penguin by the pink blotched areas on their feet (best larger). Shot at Magdelana Island, Chile.

Magellanic penguinsSpheniscus magellanicusjuvenileshed downMagdelana IslandChileStrait of Magellan

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  • Terry Allen

    on March 1, 2019

    Many thanks, John!

  • John (300m)

    on March 1, 2019

    excellent shot Terry!! Sweet picture

  • Terry Allen

    on March 1, 2019

    Thanks a lot for the nice comments, Frank, Donna, Judy, Elizabeth, Gene, Wayne, Greg&Rose, Linda, God's Child, Kevin, Byron, Judith, Bruno, Bill, Janet and Rick; really appreciated!

  • Franks-Focus

    on March 1, 2019

    Wonderful info and great shot of this handsome little guy.

  • Donna McCommon

    on February 28, 2019

    What a wonderful shot and information.

  • fotoeffects

    on February 28, 2019

    Terrific capture of this cute bird! Interesting info about the identification of the juveniles. Lots of downy feathers about. I just learned all the species of penguins (just something to do before I fall asleep at night).

  • arctangent

    on February 28, 2019

    Interesting sight. I suppose that just surviving to this stage represents an achievement. I guess this year's crop is fledging right about now.

  • Gene Hyder

    on February 28, 2019

    Terrific shot.

  • Wayne Wendel

    on February 28, 2019

    Terry, I was on that island about 10 years ago, fascinating to see all of the penguins. We arrived on an old ferry and there must have been a 1000 lined up watching us approach the landing, Great shot of this Magellanic. Regarding the lens I was using, it's a 24-85 my go to travel lens.

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on February 28, 2019

    Super shot and great info about this fellow

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