Royal Penguin [Eudyptes schlegeli]
Description
The royal penguin has a distinctive yellow crest, and unlike its relatives, it has a white face. This penguin can grow up to 30 inches tall, making it one of the larger species of crested penguins. They are found exclusively on Macquarie Island in the subantarctic region. Royal penguins are known for their loud, braying calls. They feed mainly on krill, squid, and fish.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Penguins
Sphenisciformes
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| Family |
Penguins
Spheniscidae
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| Genus |
Crested Penguins
Eudyptes
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