Vulnerable
Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
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About
The macaroni penguin is a crested penguin species known for its distinctive yellow crest feathers on its head. They are one of the most numerous penguin species but their populations are declining.
Habitat
Subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
Diet
Carnivorous - krill, small fish, and squid
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Fun Facts
- Macaroni penguins get their name from the yellow feathers on their heads, which resembled the fashionable macaroni wig in 18th century England.
- They can dive to depths of up to 100 meters (330 feet) while hunting.
- Macaroni penguins form large breeding colonies with hundreds of thousands of individuals.
Conservation
StatusVulnerable
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