Southern Rockhopper Penguin Collection

Illustration, standing Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), side view

Southern rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocoma (vulnerable), and wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable)
FLO4685331 Southern rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocoma (vulnerable), and wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable)

Eastern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome filholi), Auckland Island, December

Southern Rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) colony, Kidney Island, Falkland Islands, October. Vulnerable species

Eastern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome filholi) mid-fall after jumping off rocky ledge to get to sea, surrounded by Bull kelp (Durvillaea antarctica), Auckland Island, Auckland Island

Coming ashore on Saunders Island. Rockhopper Penguin, subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin. Falkland Islands in January

Falkland Islands, Saunders Island. Southern rockhopper penguins group portrait

An adult Southern rockhopper penguin, Eudyptes chrysocome, at rookery on New Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Southern rockhopper penguin group (Eudyptes chrysocome), Saunders Island, South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Chinstrap penguin group (Pygoscelis antarctica), Saunders island, South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Western Rockhopper Penguin -Eudyptes chrysocome-, Falkland Islands, South America, Subantarctic

Rockhopper Penguin -Eudyptes chrysocome-, portrait, New Island, Falkland Islands, United Kingdom

Adult southern rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island, Falklands, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

South Africa, Cape Town, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), profile

South Africa, Cape Town, Victoria and Alfred Waterfront, Two Oceans Aquarium, Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), profile

Fledging black-browed albatross chick on high nest in rockhopper penguin colony
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Looking down rocky nesting area of rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatross
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Fledging black-browed albatross chick nest in rockhopper penguin colony. (Diomedea melanophris and Eudyptes chrysocome)
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Pair of moulting rockhopper penguins in colony and black-browed albatross chick
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The Southern Rockhopper Penguin, also known as Eudyptes chrysocome, is a fascinating creature that inhabits the Sub-Antarctic Islands and Falkland Islands in the Southern Ocean. With its distinctive appearance and unique behaviors, this penguin species captivates both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. One look at an illustration of a standing Southern Rockhopper Penguin reveals its charm. With its spiky yellow crest atop its head and bright red eyes, it exudes character. This side view showcases its slender body and long flippers perfectly adapted for swimming through the frigid waters. In mid-fall, these penguins can be seen leaping off rocky ledges to reach their oceanic home. Surrounded by Bull kelp in Auckland Island, they navigate their way through the waves with agility and grace. The Western rockhopper penguin shares similar traits but differs slightly from its Eastern counterpart, known as Eudyptes chrysocome filholi. A sight to behold is a bustling colony of Southern Rockhopper Penguins on Kidney Island in the Falkland Islands during October. Their numbers are impressive as they gather together for breeding season. Similarly, in December on Auckland Island, Eastern rockhoppers create a mesmerizing spectacle with their presence. Saunders Island serves as another important habitat for these charming creatures. Whether coming ashore or posing for group portraits, these penguins showcase their individuality while maintaining a sense of unity within their community. New Island offers yet another glimpse into the lives of adult Southern Rockhopper Penguins at their rookery. Here we witness them nurturing their young ones with utmost care and dedication. From West Point Island to Saunders Island in the Falklands archipelago, these charismatic birds continue to capture our hearts with every portrait taken along their journey towards building strong colonies.