Sphenisciformes (order)

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Scope note
Order containing 17 species in one family found in oceans of the Southern Hemisphere having flipperlike wings for propulsion underwater; short stout webbed feet, upright stance upright, and short dense feathers that are molted in patches.
Sphenisciformes
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024