Royal penguin

Eudyptes schlegeli

The Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a species of crested penguin found on Macquarie Island and nearby islands. They have a distinctive yellow-orange crest on their head and a white face with a black back and wings. Royal penguins primarily feed on small fish and squid, foraging in the waters around their breeding colonies. They nest in large colonies on rocky shores and build nests out of pebbles and grass. The species is known for its elaborate courtship displays and loud vocalizations. Royal penguins are vulnerable to climate change and human disturbance, and their populations are declining.

Habitat: Coastal rocky shores and nearby waters