乐生活Eudyptes pachyrhynchus, also known as Maori penguins, fjord crowned penguins, Phoenix crowned penguins and Fordland penguins, is one of the crowned penguins, which mainly inhabit the coast of South Island of New Zealand, Fiordland and nearby Stewart Island. The fjord penguins are of medium size in the penguin kingdom. In adulthood, they can grow to an average height of 60 centimeters and weigh up to 3.7 kilograms.
Fjord penguins nest during the breeding season, during June and July. Nesting sites are usually located in coastal temperate rain forests and in caves or rocks. Fjord penguins, like most birds, are monogamous. A pair of mating penguins usually lay one or two eggs in their nest, but those who can’t find a mate can only build a nest and live a "solitary" life. (Such handsome crowned penguins can’t even find a mate.)
During the incubation period, male and female penguins take turns hatching eggs. After about 30 to 36 days, the penguin will break its shell and come out.
In the first few weeks, parents take turns to take care of the penguins, and the penguins start exploring the environment. After about 2.5 months, the penguin is completely independent. Penguins begin mating when they are five years old.
The main food of fjord penguins is cephalopods, followed by crustaceans (mainly krill) and fish (mainly COD and blue cod).
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