Royal Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptes-schlegeli"></birdfyi-bird>The Royal Penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.2 cm and a weight of 4.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Royal Penguin, 65–76 cm, breeds exclusively on Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean. Like Macaroni Penguin but with a white (not black) face — the most obvious distinction. Crested penguin; krill and fish feeder. Vulnerable; breeds in one of the world's largest seabird colonies (~800,000 pairs).
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Weight | 4900.0 g | 172.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-37 days. Fledging: 65 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Species | Eudyptes schlegeli |
Distribution
Royal Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family