Penguins are contained within the taxonomic order Sphenisciformes and its single family Spheniscidae. From Wordnik.com. [Penguins] Reference
The Magellanic penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus) is one of seventeen species of flightless birds in the family Spheniscidae (or 'modern penguins'). From Wordnik.com. [Magellanic penguin] Reference
Also known as the 'African Penguin' or 'Cape Penguin', and 'Jackass Penguin', the Black-footed penguin (scientific name: Spheniscus demersus) is one of seventeen species of flightless birds in the family of penguins (Spheniscidae). From Wordnik.com. [Black-footed penguin] Reference
Family: -------- Spheniscidae. From Wordnik.com. [Featured Articles - Encyclopedia of Earth] Reference
Family: -------- Spheniscidae (Penguins). From Wordnik.com. [Black-footed penguin] Reference
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