Crested Penguins [Eudyptes]

Description

Eudyptes, known as Crested Penguins, encompasses species characterized by distinctive yellow crests and a red or orange bill. This genus includes the Rockhopper, Macaroni, and Royal Penguins, among others. They are found in sub-Antarctic and Antarctic waters and on many sub-Antarctic islands. These penguins are known for their robust swimming abilities and typically feed on krill and small fish.

Species
Southern Rockhopper Penguin [Eudyptes chrysocome]
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Northern Rockhopper Penguin [Eudyptes moseleyi]
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Fiordland Penguin [Eudyptes pachyrhynchus]
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Snares Penguin [Eudyptes robustus]
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Royal Penguin [Eudyptes schlegeli]
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Erect-crested Penguin [Eudyptes sclateri]
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Macaroni Penguin [Eudyptes chrysolophus]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Chordates
Chordata
Class Birds
Aves
Order Penguins
Sphenisciformes
Family Penguins
Spheniscidae
Statistics
  • Species 7