Emperor Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri
The adult emperor penguin breeds on Antarctic sea ice and forages widely in the cold Southern Ocean. It eats fish, squid, and krill, catching prey during long, deep dives powered by strong flipper strokes. Adults walk or toboggan across ice, defend space with pecks and flipper blows, and use loud calls to find mates and chicks. A notable fact is that this is the deepest-diving bird, capable of reaching depths over 500 meters.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- NT
Growth chain
- Emperor Penguin Chick
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- Emperor Penguin