King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

Least Concern

The King Penguin is a flightless seabird of subantarctic islands and surrounding Southern Ocean waters. It swims with powerful flipper-like wings, feeds mainly on fish, krill, or squid, and comes ashore or onto ice to breed in colonies. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family

Spheniscidae

Group

Penguins

Range

King Penguin Range — Subantarctic islands and surrounding Southern Ocean waters

Population

≈ 2.17M-2.46M

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