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King penguin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin at 70 to 100 cm tall and weighs 11 to 16 kg (24 to 35 lb). In size it is second only to the emperor penguin.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/King_penguin
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King Penguin - Bird - Britannica
Aptenodytes patagonicus second largest member of the penguin order (Sphenisciformes), characterized by its dignified, upright posture, long bill, and vivid coloration.
http://www.britannica.com/animal/king-penguin
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ADW: King Penguin - Aptenodytes patagonicus
Aptenodytes patagonicus (king penguins) colonies are mainly located on islands surrounding Antarctica. Islands include Crozet, Falkland, Heard, Kerguelen, Macquarie, Prince Edward, South Georgia and South Sandwich. Although no colonies have been found south of latitude 60 degrees S, some non-breeding members have taken residence in southern Chile and southern Argentina.
http://animaldiversity.org/accounts/Aptenodytes_patagonicus/
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King Penguin (Aptenodytes Patagonicus) - A-Z Animals
The king penguin is the second largest species of penguin in the world, with adult king penguins growing to nearly a metre in height.
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/king-penguin/
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King Penguin: Penguin World
No other bird has a longer breeding cycle than King Penguins. They take 14 to 16 months to fledge a single chick. During the winter, chicks may be left to fast for from one to five months (May to September/October). Adults can rear a maximum of only two chicks every three years.
http://www.penguinworld.com/types/king.html
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Animal Corner - King Penguin
Characteristics, diet, behavior, reproductive lives, predators and conservation for the King Penguin.
https://animalcorner.co.uk/animals/king-penguin/
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King penguin videos, photos and facts - ARKive
Learn more about the King penguin - with amazing King penguin videos, photos and facts on ARKive
http://www.arkive.org/king-penguin/aptenodytes-patagonicus/
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King penguins - Australian Antarctic Division
King penguins are the second largest penguin, standing 85-95cm tall. Males weigh approximately 16.5 kg and females 14.3 kg. They have a patch of bright golden-orange feathers on their neck.
http://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/wildlife/animals/penguins/king-penguins
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King Penguins' Genes Explain Ancient Island-Hopping
A warmer climate and melting ice allowed king penguins to colonize an archipelago north of Antarctica about 15,000 years ago.
http://www.livescience.com/46243-king-penguin-genetics-revealed.html
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American Bird Conservancy
The elegant-looking King Penguin is the second-largest species of penguin in the world, surpassed only by the Emperor Penguin, which occurs further south in the Antarctic.
http://abcbirds.org/bird/king-penguin/
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King Penguin Parade - Cincinnati Zoo 2015 - YouTube
Daily penguin parade during Penguin Days at the Cincinnati Zoo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8eenInLJeY
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Seaworld - King Penguins
The king penguin has a black head, chin, and throat, with vivid orange, tear-shaped patches on each side of the head. The orange coloration extends to the upper chest.
https://seaworld.org/animal-info/animal-bytes/birds/king-penguin
