With its distinctive yellow feathers above its eyes, the macaroni penguin is one of the most recognizable penguins. It is found mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, on subantarctic islands and rocky coasts.

Surprisingly, despite its small size compared to other penguin species, the macaroni penguin is an excellent swimmer. It can dive to depths of over 100 meters to catch fish, crustaceans, and squid. During the breeding season, it forms huge, noisy colonies where faithful pairs find each other thanks to their distinctive calls. Its golden feathers, which give it a “capped” appearance, distinguish it from all other penguins.

This Papo figurine faithfully recreates the macaroni penguin: contrasting plumage, yellow crest, and realistic pose. An ideal model to enrich a collection of marine animals, invent polar stories, or introduce children to the amazing diversity of penguins.