African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)

African Penguin

The African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus), also known as the Black-footed Penguin or Jackass Penguin, grows to be about 60 to 70 cm in length and can weigh between 2.1 and 3.6 kg. They are black on top and white below with a black stripe and black spots on the chest. The black spots are unique for every penguin. Some birds may have a double black bar on the throat and chest which makes it virtually impossible to distinguish it from the Magellanic Penguin (Spheniscus magellanicus). …..read the article….. African Penguin (Spheniscus demersus)