adult; no sexual dimorphism (South Africa; 2007-06-30)


Jackass (or African) Penguin
Spheniscus demersus

Native Range: Africa

Notes: this species gets its name from its voice, which is a donkey-like braying; but because some people interpret "jackass" to be a derogatory term, many field guides now call this secies the African Penguin instead; nests in crevices on rocky shorelines around the southern tip of Africa.


eggs in a nest (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
adults at a nesting colony (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

juvenile; quite different from adults in plumage (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
juvenile (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

adult on stick nest within a rocky crevice (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
juvenile "sledding" on its belly (South Africa; 2007-06-30)

adult preening a chick (South Africa; 2007-06-30)
adult posing for a portrait (South Africa; 2007-06-30)