Author: Matt Davis

Birds Of The World: Emperor Penguin

The Emperor Penguin(Aptenodytes forsteri) is the largest member of the penguin family. Emperor Penguins can weigh up to 46 kilograms(101.4 pounds) and can grow to lengths of  115 centimeters (3 feet, 9.3 inches).

GenusAptenodytes
SpeciesA. forsteri
Binomial NameAptenodytes forsteri
Length1.1-1.15m(3’7.3”-3’9.3”)
Weight19-46kg(41.9-101.4 pounds)
DietCarnivore
IUCN Status Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

The Emperor Penguin’s back is a darkish gray and its belly is white. There is a yellowish patch on the side of the rear head and side of the neck. There is a long pink to orange fleshy patch at the base of the lower … Continue

Birds Of The World: Humboldt Penguin

The Humboldt Penguin(Spheniscus humboldti) is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes and family Spheniscidae. Humboldti refers to Alexander Van Humboldt who was a German naturalist and explorer.

Physical Characteristics

Adult Humboldt Penguins have a blackish back; the belly is white and the upper chest has a horseshoe shaped band that extends down from side to side. There is a bare pink band around the base of the bill which extends around each eye. There is a pale gray band around the bill near the tip. Most of the face is blackish with a white streak that is near the … Continue