King Penguin
Aptenodytes patagonicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="king-penguin"></birdfyi-bird>Second in size only to the emperor penguin, the King Penguin stands about 95 cm tall, with dark blue-grey upperparts, a white belly, and vivid orange-gold patches on the sides of the head and upper breast. It breeds not on ice but on the flat and gently sloping beaches of sub-Antarctic islands, including South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen, Macquarie, and the Falklands, foraging across the surrounding Southern Ocean. Deep dives to between 100 and 300 metres bring up lanternfish and squid. A single egg is incubated for roughly 52 to 56 days, and the chick's exceptionally slow development means fledging can take 300 to 395 days. Like the emperor, it depends on individually distinct trumpeting calls to reunite mates and chicks in noisy colonies. It is listed as Least Concern.
Giới Thiệu
The king penguin is the second-largest penguin species, known for its striking orange-gold head markings. Unlike most penguins, king penguins do not build nests — they incubate their single egg on their feet. Their 14-16 month breeding cycle is the longest of any penguin species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Body Length | 95,0 cm | 37.4 in |
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 64,0 cm | 25.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 14000,0 g | 493.84 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Dark blue-grey back with white belly. Vivid orange-gold auricular patches on the sides of the head and upper breast. Silvery-grey upperparts.
Mỏ
Long, slender, slightly decurved bill with orange mandible plates
Habitat & Range
Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands with flat or gently sloping beaches. Forages in the Southern Ocean.
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Sub-Antarctic islands including South Georgia, Crozet, Kerguelen, Macquarie, and Falkland Islands.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily lanternfish and squid caught during deep dives. Routinely dives to 100-300 meters, sometimes exceeding 300 meters.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 52-56 days. Fledging: 300-395 days.
Số Trứng
1
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Uses individually unique complex calls for mate and chick recognition in noisy colonies. Produces a loud, musical trumpeting. Chick whistles are distinctive per family unit.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Họ | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Aptenodytes |
| Loài | Aptenodytes patagonicus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| German | Königspinguin |
| Spanish | Pingüino Rey |
Distribution
King Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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