Least Concern

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

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About

The king penguin is the second-largest penguin species after the emperor penguin. They have a distinctive orange patch on their neck and chest and are known for their elaborate courtship displays.

Habitat

Subantarctic islands

Diet

Carnivorous - fish, squid, and krill

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Fun Facts

King penguins can dive to depths of over 300 meters (985 feet).
They form large breeding colonies with thousands of individuals.
King penguin chicks have a thick brown down before developing their adult feathers.

Conservation

StatusLeast Concern

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