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Emperor penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)Near threatened

Photo: Ian Duffy from UK · CC BY 2.0

Birdcarnivore

The emperor penguin is a big, flightless bird that calls Antarctica home. It stands out as the largest penguin species, with striking black-and-white feathers and bright yellow patches near its ears.

  • Grows up to 100 cm (39 in) tall and weighs between 22 to 45 kg.
  • Males and females look nearly identical in size and coloring.
  • Its black back and white belly create a sharp, tuxedo-like contrast.
PolarAntarctica
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At a glance

Classification
Bird
Scientific name
Aptenodytes forsteri
Habitat
Polar
Regions in this directory
Antarctica
Diet
carnivore
Relative size
large
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened (NT)
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