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scalp feathers and to an even lesser degree those 

 of the body. I should imagine that with his bill 

 the bird could inflict a severe wound ; and, on one 

 occasion, when struck over the knuckles by the 

 flapper of a big nestling, I found the pain quite 

 considerable. On the whole, however, this 

 Penguin is of a pacific nature, and if 

 sufficiently pressed easily leaves its eggs. 

 It does not, however, go far, the 

 tripping, stumbling undignified run on the 

 loose leaves and sticks is soon heard to end. 

 The fallings and sprawlings cease; and after a 

 little, if silence be maintained, the bird may 

 be seen staring and peering and listening to 

 discover if once again the coast is clear. 



In appearance the Yellow-eyed Penguin is a 

 handsome fellow in his close-fitting coat of grey, 

 his extensive waistcoat of white, and his 

 elegantly-patterned bright pink feet. 



