Birds Of The World: African Penguin
The African Penguin(Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Cape Penguin, Black-Footed Penguin, Jackass Penguin, or the South African Penguin is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes, and family Spheniscidae. The International Union for the Conservation of Nature currently lists the African Penguin as endangered.
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Species | S. demersus |
| Binomial Name | Spheniscus demersus |
| Length | 60-70 cm(1’11.6”-2’3.6”) |
| Weight | 2.1-3.7 kg(4.6-8.2 lbs.) |
| Diet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | endangered |
Physical Characteristics
An adult African Penguin’s back is black; it’s torso is white with a black horseshoe shaped band across its upper chest and down through its sides. There is a bare pink … Continue