noun
a small penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) that has an orange, yellow, and black crest on the head and a black chin and that breeds on subantarctic islands
noun
a small penguin (Eudyptes chrysolophus) that has an orange, yellow, and black crest on the head and a black chin and that breeds on subantarctic islands
probably from the resemblance of the penguin's crest to headgear supposedly worn by macaronis
The first known use of macaroni penguin was in 1832
1 There is also a saltwater Ocean Journey exhibit, an IMAX 3D theater, and... a few macaroni penguins.
2 Whoever named the macaroni penguin was not thinking of dinner, but the name is unfortunately apt.
3 The Kansas City Zoo is now home for eight fluffy new macaroni penguin chicks.
4 This process takes 16 days, and female macaroni penguins will lay their eggs just seven to 14 days after finally making landfall again.
5 The island is also home to 180,000 macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus).
6 The other species not getting protection include the northern rockhopper penguin and the macaroni penguin.
其他未获得保护的种类包括冠企鹅和长冠企鹅。