Rockhopper Penguin Figurine - Hand Painted Arctic Bird Toy Figure - Safari Ltd 100149

This Rockhopper Penguin Figurine is hand painted and highly detailed with a natural color-scheme that replicates the real animal, making the figure extremely realistic looking. Ideal for crafts, dioramas, displays, or play. A perfect gift for collectors, winter and penguin lovers, educators, and children. Due to being hand painted, each animal figure may look slightly different.

Rockhopper Penguins get their name from the rocky shores where they make their nests, and their habit of hopping from rock to rock to get around (instead of sliding like most penguin species). They are members of the genus of crested penguins, which are notable for their spiky yellow feathers on their heads.

Scientific Name: Eudyptes chrysocome

Characteristics: Rockhoppers are small penguins, and feature typical penguin features, other than the spiky crest of yellow feathers above each eye. This figure is posed with its wings outstretched, perhaps balancing itself as it prepares for its next hop.

Size and Color: This Rockhopper Penguin figure is just under 2¼" tall with a wingspan of around 2¾", about the size of a sticky note. Its coloration is black with a white underside, and white under its wings with a slight yellow accent. It has pink feet and a red-orange bill, with red eyes and yellow crest feathers. 

All Safari Ltd products are Non-toxic and BPA free.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.