
King Penguin
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin.
Spesie-insigte
Western Cape
Provinces where King Penguin is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
16 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die King Penguin aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor Suid-Afrika
King Penguin hier aangeteken
King Penguin hier aangeteken
King Penguin hier aangeteken
King Penguin hier aangeteken
King Penguin hier aangeteken
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Sien plekke wat teruggeeBeplan ’n reis
Wanneer en waar om die King Penguin te vind
Gashere het die King Penguin gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs Addo Elephant National Park.
Beste tye van die dag
- Die eerste ure ná sonop, en laatmiddag. Voëls roep en vreet meestal in die koelte.
- Middaguur. Stiller, veral in die somerhitte.
Hoe om te kyk
Ry self
Jou eie voertuig en pas, op die park se paaie.
Waar gashere dit aanteken
IUBN Rooi Lys
Least Concern
Spesie
Aptenodytes patagonicus
Waarnemings
16
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die King Penguin op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the King Penguin in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the King Penguin at stays in or beside Addo Elephant National Park. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the King Penguin in South Africa?
The King Penguin is most recorded in Western Cape (100% of records), based on 16 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the King Penguin on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the King Penguin?
The King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the King Penguin?
The king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) is the second largest species of penguin, smaller, but somewhat similar in appearance to the emperor penguin. There are two subspecies: A. p. patagonicus and A. p.

























