Penguins
Order: Sphenisciformes. Family: Spheniscidae
The number of penguin species is a matter of debate. Depending on the authority, biodiversity varies between 17 and 20 living species. Four species occur in Southern Africa, though only one is resident or a breeder.
- African Penguin Spheniscus demersus
- King Penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus accidental
- Macaroni Penguin Eudyptes chrysolophus accidental
- Rockhopper Penguin Eudyptes chrysocome accidental
Read more about this topic: List Of Southern African Birds