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== ....................................................................... Emperor Penguin  == (Aptenodytes forsteri)



__How to Recognize an Emperor Penguin__: 48 in.; 50-100 lbs; head and dorsal side are black, yellow breast and ear patches, white underbelly; wings in a flipper shape; black/grey feet __Wing Span__: 30-35 in. __Life Span__: 20 years __Vocalization__: [] __Habitat__: all ofAntarctica; breeding colonies along the coastline; icy tundra  __Diet__: crustaceans, cephalopods, fish, krill  __Fun Facts__:   Emperor penguins breed in the winter, unlike most birds which breed in the spring.  These birds are the largest of all the penguins.  Unlike most bird species, Emperor penguins do not make nests.  Happy Feet is an Emperor Penguin :)