King penguins at Salisbury Plain, Aptenodytes patagonicus

King penguins at Salisbury Plain. Silver and black penguins are adults, while brown penguins are 'oakum boys', juveniles named for their distinctive fluffy plumage that will soon molt and taken on adult coloration. South Georgia Island, Aptenodytes patagonicus, natural history stock photograph, photo id 24506Add To Light Table
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King penguins at Salisbury Plain. Silver and black penguins are adults, while brown penguins are 'oakum boys', juveniles named for their distinctive fluffy plumage that will soon molt and taken on adult coloration. South Georgia Island

Stock Photo: 24506
Species: King penguin, Aptenodytes patagonicus
Location: Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Island
Format: Digital 3:2
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