Royal Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Poids | 4900,0 g | 172.84 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 32-37 days. Fledging: 65 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Famille | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Espèces | Eudyptes schlegeli |
Distribution
Royal Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family