Macaroni Penguins

by Justin

... are similar to Royal penguins.

... have yellow and black plumes.

... number 12 million pairs.

... named by early english explorers.

... build crude nests made by scraping a hole in mud or a rock.

... let the mate care for chicks for about 25 days.

... are largest of crested penguin species.

... kick the first egg out of the nest once the second one is laid.

... eat krill, fish, and shrimp.

... dive 50-200 feet to get their food.

... sometimes dive over 300 feet to get their food.

... mate in summer.

... are packed into colonies.

... completely desert their colonies in the winter.

... spend long shifts in pairs guarding and warming the egg.

... hatch egg within 4-5 weeks.

... male cares for chick while female looks for food.

...form nursery groups called créches.

... huddle together for warmth and protection.