Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus)

Macaroni Penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus)

* Family: Spheniscidae,

* Genus: Eudyptes,

* Species: E. chrysolophus,

* Class: Aves,

* Type: Bird,

* Diet: Carnivore,

* Average life span in the wild:

* Population: 12 million pairs,

* Location: Sub-antarctic islands,

* Diet: Krill, fish, and squid, * Size: 25 inches tall,

* Weight: 11 pounds,

* Nests: Shallow scrapes in mud or gravel,

** The egg usually hatches within four to five weeks.For the first three to four weeks after hatching, the male Macaroni cares for the down-covered chick while the female brings regurgitated food daily.

More Info:..www.antarcticconnection.com

or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macaroni_Penguin

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