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Spheniscidae - Penguins

There are 18 species of birds in this family. 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.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Sphenisciformes
 Family: Spheniscidae