The Magellanic penguin breeds in coastal Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands, with some migrating to Brazil. It is the most numerous of the Spheniscus penguins. Males are larger than females and can grow up to 76 cm tall and weigh 6.5 kg. The provincial government of Chubut aims to create a marine protected area to protect Magellanic penguins and other marine species near their largest breeding colony, which would improve breeding success and feeding opportunities.