African penguin
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African penguin
African penguin
Spheniscus demersus
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About
The only African penguin native to the southern coast of Africa, also called the "jackass penguin" from its donkey-like call. It forages for fish at sea and during the breeding season digs burrows in rocky or sandy ground.
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References
Birds of the World: African Penguin
BirdLife DataZone: African Penguin
AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b
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Habitat
coast
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Lifespan
15 years
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Size
70cm
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Scientific Name
Spheniscus demersus
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Classification
Sphenisciformes › Spheniscidae › Spheniscus
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