A moulting King Penguin standing alone on rocky foreshore, Bruny Island, Tasmania. Bokeh background of sea and beach. Landscape beach scenery.

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This lone king penguin undergoing a catastrophic moult is 1500 km from home, sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island. The sighting is especially rare. The moult takes place on dry land and usually lasts 3 weeks.

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Size: 8256px × 5504px
Location: Bruny Island, Tasmania, Australia
Photo credit: © JENNIFER WATSON / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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