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Typical penguin of the region of Magellan, found in the patagonia and terra do fogo. Species: Spheniscus magellanicus. Photo geted in peninsula Valdez - Argentina.

The South American Sea Lion from specie Otaria flavescens.

The Guanaco (Lama guanicoe), pertaining the family of the camels, is the biggest terrestrial mammal of Chile, also inhabiting regions of Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Argentina. Very common in the region of the patagônia.

Typical penguin of the region of Magellan, found in the patagonia and terra do fogo. Species: Spheniscus magellanicus. Photo geted in peninsula Valdez - Argentina.

Flower from Patagonia and Andes region, from Fuchsia magellanica specie.

Florew from Orchid family , specie Codonorchis lessonii, known as Palomita. Found in the south of America (Patagonia and Tiera del Fuego).

Elephant seals of the South hemisphere, Leonine mirounga species. Photo geted in the Peninsula Valdéz - Argentina

Ascomycetes Fungus from specie Cyttaria darwinii founded in Patagonia. The popular name is Llao Lao.

22 cm. The beak is strong and black. The chest and the belly are bright yellow and the back is brown. The throat is white and the head black, with a white band above the eyes. Male and female are similar. Distribution: From Texas (U.S.A) to Patagonia. Habitat: It is one of the most generalist birds. Thrives in environments as different as rocky beaches and semi-arid landscapes. It is very common in cities. Does not penetrate dense vegetation, but may be found in forests near the riverbanks or in the borders. Diet: Also very generalist in the diet, consumes mainly insects, but also fruits, learns to catch small fish and tadpoles (as from the author’s tanks), hunts hatchlings and...