Birds Of The World: Royal Penguin
The Royal Penguin(Eudyptes schlegeli) is one of the 7 species of crested penguin. The Royal Penguin’s binomial name is a tribute to German ornithologist Hermann Schlegel(10 June 1804 – 17 January 1884).
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Species | E. schlegeli |
| BInomial Name | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Length | 65-76 cm(2’1.6”-2’5.9”) |
| Weight | 3-8.1 kg(6.6-17.9 lbs.) |
| Diet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least concern |
Physical Characteristics
An adult Royal Penguin’s head is adorned with plumes. The average body length is 73 cm(2’4.7″) and weigh 5.53 kg(12.2 pounds).
Range and Habitat
The Royal Penguin can be seen near the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and … Continue