The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin (after emperor penguin), with 70 to 100cm tall and 11 to 16 kg weight. It is similar in appearance to emperor penguin, but their ranges don't usually overlap. Cheeks are dark orange, the belly is white, but the back is paler than other penguins, more of a grey than black. Ear patches are pale yellow rather than orange and the throat is grey-white. Reaches adult plumage after two years.
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