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Spheniscus magellanicus
Bird of the Sphenisciform Order, belongs to the Spheniscidae family. Common along the Patagonia' shore, I took pictures of ths incredible bird in Peninsula Valdez, Chubut Province.
Oceanic shore of Patagonia, Southern Argentina. It spend more of the life time in the sea, but goes to the shore to nest and reproduce. Peninsula Valdez, as other sanctuaries in Patagonia are one of thir favourite placer to reproduce.
Spotted on Feb 17, 2011
Submitted on Nov 12, 2017
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