Rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, #23733

Rockhopper penguin. This juvenile has not yet developed the yellowish plume feathers that extend behind its red eye in adults. The western rockhopper penguin stands about 23" high and weights up to 7.5 lb, with a lifespan of 20-30 years. New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom, Eudyptes chrysocome, Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome, natural history stock photograph, photo id 23733
Rockhopper penguin. This juvenile has not yet developed the yellowish plume feathers that extend behind its red eye in adults. The western rockhopper penguin stands about 23" high and weights up to 7.5 lb, with a lifespan of 20-30 years. New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom

Species: Rockhopper penguin, Western rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome
Location: New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom
Image ID: 23733
Format: Digital 2:3
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