King penguin — size comparison

King penguins breed on ice-free coasts of subantarctic islands and dive in cold ocean waters for fish and squid. Raising one chick takes longer than a single se

Silhouette comparison

Height

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

King penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

ok. 85 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
Mass
11–16 kgDorosłe osobniki
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,20,40,60,81
King penguinWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 85 cm

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

85–85 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
King penguin — size comparison — facts and sources

King penguins breed on ice-free coasts of subantarctic islands and dive in cold ocean waters for fish and squid. Raising one chick takes longer than a single season.

Both parents care for the egg and chick, alternating attendance at the breeding colony with trips to sea for food. Adults recognise their own chick by its voice among thousands of birds.

Measurement sources