Emperor Penguins: Nature's Charming Royalty

[@eblackadder3]

Those are King Penguins at the beginning, not Emperors.

[@NatureCanvassing]

Could you please tell me how you could tell the difference? I only know the height difference. I am not an expert that's why I am asking.

[@eblackadder3]

​@@NatureCanvassing The easiest way to tell is the King Penguin has a long, straighter bill and orange mandible and a bright orange cheek patch and upper chest. The Emperor has a shorter, slightly hooked bill with a pinkish or light purple colored mandible and a pale orange-yellow cheek patch. The King has larger flippers and the body is thinner compared to the more stout Emperor.

[@NatureCanvassing]

Thank you for sharing this with me. I appreciate you responding back.