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Penguin Yellow Color


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Penguin Yellow Color. Emperor penguins have a distinctive patch of bright yellow feathers on their neck and upper chest area. The yellow feathers are part of a specialized region of the penguin’s plumage known as the “supraorbital patch.”

The Unique Yellow Hair Penguin A Fascinating Species
The Unique Yellow Hair Penguin A Fascinating Species from otomotopl.com

Besides just black and white, several penguin species also have yellow and gold highlights on their heads, faces, and/or necks, including the great penguins (aptenodytes spp.) and crested penguins (eudyptes spp.). The yellow feathers are part of a specialized region of the penguin’s plumage known as the “supraorbital patch.” Why do penguins turn yellow?

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The Unique Yellow Hair Penguin A Fascinating Species

The yellow feathers are part of a specialized region of the penguin’s plumage known as the “supraorbital patch.” What are their threats and what can we do to save them? On an expedition to the south atlantic in 2019, belgian photographer yves adams expected a familiar sight: This yellow patch is about 6 inches wide and is prominent against the penguin’s otherwise black and white coloration.

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