Macaroni Penguins Facts

We have gathered some of the Macaroni penguin facts for you.

• They live in sub-Antarctica.
• They also live on small islands off South America and southern Africa.
• They often eat krill with small amounts of squid.
• They have yellow and black feathers.
• They have solid black feathers on the cheeks and under the chin.
• Their feet are pink on the top and black on the bottom.
• They have red or brown eyes.
• They weigh about 9 to 13 pounds.
• They are about 28 inches tall.
• Both parents take care of the egg.
• Males take care of baby chicks.
• Female penguins go out in search of food.
• They most of their time in water.
• They gather together in huge colonies.