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Sphenisciformes - Penguins

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Sphenisciformes

parrotsThere are 17 species of colorful birds in this order. Penguins are found in the Southern Hemisphere from the Antarctic to the equator. They range in size from 1.5-3.7 feet in height. They are black or dark gray with white chests and stomachs. They have stiff, flipper-like wings; long bills; short legs; and webbed feet.

Their legs are set back on their bodies, and penguins have a unique waddling walk! Penguins don't fly. They use their torpedo-shaped bodies and flippers to dive and swim under water. Penguins eat fish, squid, and krill.

 

 

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  Families

arrrow  Spheniscidae (penguins)