Jackie(Chick)

Hi this is Jackie! (My baby penguin/Chick) but this time he is yours! His personality is kinda playful, energetic and HE LOVES FISH, Cold water,(AND ALSO YOU!★) ahem... about baby penguins: Baby penguins are amongst the cutest chicks out of all bird species. They are fluffy and often full of personality. In this guide, we've put together the most common questions and answers, along with plenty of pictures. So, if you want to learn all things about baby penguins, you’ve come to the right place! What is a baby penguin called? Generally speaking, baby penguins are referred to as chicks. They can also be called nestlings as with any other bird species at this stage of their life. There isn’t a specific name for baby penguins. Join the Birdfact Community Get fascinating bird facts, expert tips, and exclusive content delivered to your inbox weekly. Enter your email Subscribe We respect your privacy. Read our Privacy Policy Appearance Most baby penguins are born with either a covering of grey, brown or white down feathers. The color, as well as the size, varies on the species of penguin. Not all baby penguins are born with feathers, as both the king and emperor penguins are born almost naked. For most penguins, it takes one year to reach their full adult plumage. Emperor Penguin Babies The chicks of emperor penguins hatch almost naked and take a couple of weeks to develop their first down coat, which is grey. The head has a black helmet on top, which goes all the way down to the chin and side of the neck. Both the throat and face are white. The second down is relatively similar but is slightly darker, thicker and longer overall. The abdomen and chest also have a brownish wash. Juvenile emperor penguins have less black on the head, and they have a diffused grey color around the eye. They also lack the yellow tinge under the neck, and the throat is whitish-grey.