King Penguin
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NameKing Penguin
Common NameKing Penguin
Scientific NameAptenodytes patagonicus
FamilySpheniscidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)90
Weight (g)13600
Plumage DetailsAdults have a black back, white belly, and a vibrant orange-yellow patch on the upper chest and sides of the head, contrasting with a black head. They possess a long, slender black bill with an orange streak on the lower mandible. Juveniles are entirely covered in thick, brown down.
Vocalization / CallKing Penguins produce a variety of vocalizations, including loud, trumpeting calls used for communication within the colony, as well as harsh squawks and hissing sounds.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, rocky shores, grassland, oceanic
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeKing Penguins breed on subantarctic islands, including South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, Kerguelen, Crozet, Prince Edward, and Macquarie Islands, foraging in the surrounding cold ocean waters.
Identifying Featureslarge size, vibrant orange-yellow chest and head patches, long, slender bill with orange streak, black back and white belly, brown, fluffy chicks
Description
The King Penguin is a large, upright penguin species known for its striking plumage. They form massive breeding colonies on subantarctic islands, where they can be seen in vast numbers, often with their distinctive brown, fluffy chicks.
