Read About Penguins Birds

Penguins Birds are birds which do not fly but they can swim very well. They spend 75% of their lives in the water. But lay their eggs and raise their chicks on land. Here's everything you need to know about them.

Penguins Birds -- Facts

1. Breed:

   Penguins belongs to the order Sphenisiformes in the family Spheniscidae.

2. Size:

   Penguins are of size 46 to 61 cm. Their weight is about 3 to 6.5 kg. The largest penguin known was similar to the size of a man.

3. Life Span:

   The lifespan of penguins is probably 15 to 20 years.

4. Varieties:

   There are three main varieties in penguins which are Macaroni penguin, Emperor penguin and Chinstrap penguin. Out of them Emperor penguin is the largest and heaviest penguin.

5. Origins:

   Penguins are very old birds. Their origin must be near about 60 million years ago.

6. Physical Traits:

   Penguins bones are very heavy and solid. There legs are placed very far from their bodies. The feathers of penguins are dense. These feathers protect them from cold water. Their backs are black which absorbs heat and keep them warm.

7. Temperament:

   Penguins are very social birds. They like to be in a group. They feed and swim together. They are playful and active birds. They have a calm disposition. But they defend their nests by using their beaks and wings.

8. Trainability:

   Penguins cannot fly but they can be trained to make extraordinary jumps and leaps. They love to slide on their bellies.

Penguins Birds -- Care

1. Habitat:

   Penguins nests on land. Some penguins live in cold places. Generally they resides near sea.

2. Food:

   Penguins find food in sea. They eat coldwater sea food like squid, krill and fish. They also eat crustaceans like lobsters, crabs and clams.

3. Compatibility:

   Penguins do not like being handled by humans. Though among themselves, they are very much playful. They are very sociable creatures. Thousands of penguins accumulate together when they are ready to migrate; they have tremendous herd mentality.

Penguins Birds -- Concerns

1. Benefits:

   Penguins birds are cute looking birds that like playing. You can just see them from a far distance and enjoy this sight. Kids will love them too.

2. Liabilities:

   Penguins do not like to be touched by humans. So if you will ever dare to do so they might bite you. Penguin bites can be dangerous.

3. Health Issues:

   Penguins mainly feed on sea food. If they eat any sea creature which was infected by disease they might fall sick. Besides this, their health is very much stable.

4. Specific Care Needs:

   Penguins do not need any care by humans. The one thing we can do for them is to stay away from them.

5. Special Household Needs:

   Penguins are not pet birds hence there is no question about household needs.

Penguins Birds -- How to Choose

1. What to Look for:

   Penguins are playful, you can watch them from a far distance. They can not be kept as pet birds.

2. Supplies:

   Penguins do not need any supplies from human as they subsist on their own in the icy north seas.

3. Expense:

   They cannot be available in market, as they are not pet birds. They are not available for purchase.