Are King Penguins only male?

Are King Penguins only male?

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Differences Between Male and Female King Penguins

While male and female king penguins exhibit monomorphic traits, they can be distinguished by their vocalizations. In addition, males tend to be slightly larger than their female counterparts. For instance, the average body weight recorded for adult king penguins on Marion Island was 12.4 kg (27 lb) for 70 males, compared to 11.1 kg (24 lb) for 71 females.

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