Rockhopper+Penguin

=Rockhopper Penguin=
 * Scientific Name: //Eudyptes chrysocome//

Description

 * Up to 22 inches in height
 * Up to 6 pounds in weight
 * They have a black and yellow crest, a bright orange bill, and bright red eyes

Range

 * They live in the subantarctic islands

Diet

 * Mainly eat crustaceans and fish

Life Expectancy

 * Over 10 years

Breeding

 * Females will lay two eggs, but only one is incubated
 * Both parents incubate the egg

Predators

 * Aquatic Animals- Blue sharks, Leopard seals, and fur seals

Interesting Facts

 * These penguins are called "Rockhoppers" because they jump from rock to rock
 * Here is a video of a Rockhopper Penguin [|Rockhopper Penguin]
 * These birds use to be hunted for their oil, but are now protected