Erect-crested penguins are perhaps some of the most mysterious of all penguin
species. They are the largest of all the 6 species crested penguins. This penguin stands 50
centimeters tall and weighs and average of 8.5 pounds. They possess brush-like crests
and long dark orange beaks that help distinguish them from other species. Other than
these two features they sport the classic penguin look: black bodies with white bellies
and black heads. Very little is known about these penguins. For scientist to be able to
study them they must travel to their breeding ground, which are very scarce. While they
are here for 7 months scientists are able study them before they return to the open
ocean and are harder to study.
The erect crested penguin
species. They are the largest of all the 6 species crested penguins. This penguin stands 50
centimeters tall and weighs and average of 8.5 pounds. They possess brush-like crests
and long dark orange beaks that help distinguish them from other species. Other than
these two features they sport the classic penguin look: black bodies with white bellies
and black heads. Very little is known about these penguins. For scientist to be able to
study them they must travel to their breeding ground, which are very scarce. While they
are here for 7 months scientists are able study them before they return to the open
ocean and are harder to study.
The erect crested penguin