jackass penguin

English

Etymology

Refers to its call, which sounds similar to that of a donkey, even though most other penguins produce a similar sound.[1]

Noun

jackass penguin (plural jackass penguins)

  1. African penguin.

References

  1. ^ “African penguin”, in South African National Biodiversity Institute‎[1], 20 May 2018.
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