Magellanic Penguin

Open edition: Museum-quality giclée print on matte fine art paper (acid-free). Vibrant, long-lasting archival inks. Artist’s digitally printed signature.

5×7” (13×18 cm) — 8×10” (20×25 cm)

8×10” (20×25 cm) — 12×16” (30×41 cm)

12×17” (30×43 cm) — 16×20” (41×51 cm)

16×20” (41×51 cm) — 18×24” (46×61 cm)

20×30” (51×76 cm) — 24×36” (61×91 cm)

Frame not included. Print includes a white border for flexible framing options.

Fits Standard Frames

Works with most stock frames (slight adjustment may be needed)

Border allows trimming to fit your frame perfectly

Edge-to-edge fit with many matted frames

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Extra paper for mounting tabs

Accommodates wider or taller matte windows

Shows clean paper edge instead of print edge for a polished look

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Sustained effort over distance

Magellanic Penguins swim up to 3,700 miles during annual migrations, spending months at sea pursuing fish through cold southern waters. They dive repeatedly—up to 100 times per day—to depths of 300 feet, building stamina through consistent effort rather than explosive bursts. This represents the capacity for sustained performance over time, understanding that endurance comes from pacing and persistence, not intensity alone.

Returning to what matters

Magellanic Penguins mate for life, with pairs reuniting each breeding season at the same burrow after months apart at sea. Divorce rates are remarkably low—most pairs remain together year after year, recognizing each other through distinctive braying calls. This represents commitment that persists across distance and time, understanding that loyalty means returning even when the journey is long.

Overcoming obstacles to reach goals

Magellanic Penguins dig burrows up to 6 feet deep in hard-packed soil, return to the same sites despite predators and harsh conditions, and make repeated diving attempts until they catch prey. They face challenges head-on rather than seeking easier alternatives. This represents persistent effort toward meaningful goals, understanding that determination means continuing despite difficulty, not avoiding challenges.

Magellanic Penguins breed along the coasts of Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands in South America. They nest in coastal areas with suitable soil for burrow excavation, forming colonies that can number in the hundreds of thousands. Outside breeding season, they disperse widely across the South Atlantic and Pacific oceans, migrating north along the coasts as far as Brazil and Peru. They spend 6-7 months at sea before returning to breeding colonies.

Common Name: Magellanic Penguin
Scientific Name: Spheniscus magellanicus
Length: 24-30 inches (61-76 cm)
Weight: 6-14 pounds (2.7-6.5 kg), varying by season and sex
Wingspan: Flippers span 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
Sexual Dimorphism: Males are slightly larger than females with thicker bills, though differences are subtle
Coloration: Black upperparts and head with two black bands across white chest—one across upper chest, another forming horseshoe pattern lower. White underparts, black flippers. Pink patches of bare skin around eyes and base of bill
Distinctive Features: Two distinctive black chest bands (vs. single band in similar species); robust, slightly curved bill; powerful flippers adapted for swimming; dense waterproof plumage; upright standing posture; braying call similar to donkey.

Magellanic Penguins are pursuit divers, hunting anchovies, sardines, squid, and krill by swimming underwater using flipper propulsion. They typically dive to depths of 65-165 feet but can reach 300 feet. Hunting trips during breeding season last several days, with birds traveling up to 300 miles from colonies. They can swim at speeds of 15 mph underwater.

They're highly social, nesting in dense colonies. Pairs dig burrows under bushes or in open ground, creating underground chambers where 2 eggs are laid. Both parents share incubation duties for 39-42 days, taking turns at the nest while the other feeds at sea. Both parents also share chick-rearing responsibilities, making repeated feeding trips over 60-70 days until chicks fledge. Family bonds are strong, with pairs returning to the same burrow sites year after year.

Magellanic Penguins are vocal birds, especially at colonies. Their most distinctive call is a loud, repetitive braying sound similar to a donkey's "hee-haw"—the vocalization featured on this artwork as "Bray." Males and females use these calls to locate mates within crowded colonies and to defend burrow territories. They also produce various trumpeting and growling sounds during courtship and territorial disputes. Chicks produce peeping calls to solicit food from parents.

The Flora Fauna Collection began in 2007 as an ongoing visual study of wildlife from around the world. Each piece captures both the essential form of a species and the unique character it embodies—celebrating natural beauty while revealing what makes each animal distinct.

Featured in British Vanity Fair, IDN Magazine, Dwell, Apartment Therapy, Design Milk, and Complex. The collection appeals to wildlife enthusiasts, design-focused collectors, and those who find personal meaning in the animals they choose to live with.

Designed for modular display and gradual collecting. These prints work individually as accent pieces or grouped to create personal galleries. Build a collection by region, habitat, aesthetic preference, or personal connection.

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