Aptenodytes( Great Penguins) |
Pygoscelis( Brush-tailed Penguins) |
Eudyptes( Erect-Crested Penguins) |
Spheniscus( Banded Penguins) |
Eudyptula( Little Penguins) |
Megadyptes( Yellow-eyed Penguins) |
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Found in the icy Antarctic, they’ re known for their large size, distinctive yellow and orange head, and neck patches. |
These medium-sized penguins live on the Antarctic Peninsula and nearby islands. |
Known for their distinctive, bushy yellow or orange crests of feathers above their eyes. |
These penguins live in warmer waters, from South America’ s coast to South Africa’ s. |
Also called“ fairy penguins” due to their tiny stature and the unique bluish tint of their feathers. |
You’ ll recognise them by the pale yellow feathers that circle their eyes and the back of their heads. |