African penguin: A species of southern African's penguin

Confined in southern African waters, the African penguin is a species of penguin also known as the Cape penguin or South African penguin.

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Adults weigh an average of 2.2 kg to 3.5 kg and are 60 cm to 70 cm tall.

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The species has distinctive pink patches of skin above the eyes, a black facial mask, and long, sharp claws.

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The body's upper parts are black with white underparts that are spotted and marked with a black band.

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Pursuit diving, the African penguin feeds primarily on fish and squid.

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This species is charismatic and popular with tourists.

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The species is also known by the vernacular names black-footed penguin and jackass penguin, due to the species' loud, donkey-like noise.

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South Africa and Namibia's coasts are where they can be found.

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African penguins grow to 60–70 cm tall and weigh between 2.2–3.5 kg.

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The average beak length for the African penguin is 20-30 cm.

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The Penguin Islands were named for this species of penguin, the only one that breeds in Africa.

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