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The king penguin ( Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin.
Learn about the king penguin, the second largest penguin on Earth, and its distinctive yellow-orange feathers, deep diving abilities, and long breeding cycle. Find out how climate change and other threats could affect this species of least concern.
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King penguin, (Aptenodytes patagonicus), second largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes), characterized by its dignified, upright posture, long bill, and vivid coloration. Although many ornithologists divide the species into two subspecies, Aptenodytes patagonicus patagonicus and A.
- John P. Rafferty
Learn about the second largest penguin species, its appearance, distribution, behavior, and threats. See photos and videos of King penguins in their natural habitat and hear their call.
Large, spectacular, and basically unmistakable penguin that is rarely seen away from well-known colony sites. The long and stout bill distinguishes King from the even larger but shorter-billed Emperor Penguin, which is a true Antarctic species, rarely seen far from ice.
Learn about the king penguin, the largest penguin outside of Antarctica, and its distribution, feeding habits, and mating behavior. Find out how Oceana works to protect this species and its ecosystem from threats such as overfishing and climate change.
Learn about the spectacular aquatic flightless bird known as the kind penguin in our expert guide, including essential species facts, diet and habitat.
