African penguin — size comparison

The African penguin breeds on rocky and sandy southern African coasts. It hunts anchovies, sardines and other small fish, including in cold Benguela Current wat

Silhouette comparison

Height

Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles

African penguin

Spheniscus demersus

ok. 61 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
Mass
2.1–3.7 kgDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
HeightScale in cm
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African penguinWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 61 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

61–61 cm range across the animals shown

Boy: approx. 115 cm
African penguin — size comparison — facts and sources

The African penguin breeds on rocky and sandy southern African coasts. It hunts anchovies, sardines and other small fish, including in cold Benguela Current waters.

Bare skin above the eyes releases excess heat. Its former jackass penguin nickname refers to donkeylike calls. Partners alternate egg and chick care with feeding trips.

Measurement sources