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Bird type

Penguins

19 birds

The Birbs encyclopedia features 19 penguins. They range from the lightest in our records, the Little Penguin, to the heaviest, the Emperor Penguin. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

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Notable penguins

Frequently asked

How many penguins are there?
The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 19 penguins, each with photos, range and conservation status.
What is the largest of the penguins?
By body weight, the heaviest of the penguins in our records is the Emperor Penguin.
Are penguins endangered?
At least 9 of the penguins we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.