Penguins

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Spheniscidae (Sphenisciformes)

Penguins, Spheniscidae, are a group of flightless birds that are native to the Southern Hemisphere, including South America, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. Penguins are characterized by their distinctive tuxedo-like appearance, with a black back and wings and a white belly. There are 18 species of penguins, which are divided into six genera: Aptenodytes, Eudyptes, Pygoscelis, Spheniscus, Megadyptes, and Eudyptula.

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The Species

6 species