Cute, clumsy and completely captivating, penguins always steal the show.
Among the many remarkable species of penguins are the Magellanic penguins, featured in today's image.
A species native to South America's coastal regions, these birds breed along Patagonia's shores in Argentina, Chile and the Falkland Islands.
Named after Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, these medium-sized penguins were first documented in 1520.
They can grow up to 76 centimetres tall and weigh around 6 kilograms.
Skilled hunters, they thrive on a diet of small fish, squid and krill, efficiently filtering seawater with their specialised salt-excreting glands.
With the abundant marine life along South America's Atlantic coast, they have a reliable food source.
While these flightless creatures may not soar in the skies, they certainly capture hearts.
