I. Molting king penguinb, Dtc. 24, 1912. Tht: CL'ntrul liguru is a vciirling losing iUs 
down. The others are adults in various stages of tlie annual molt. Cast-off feathers 
strew llu- siiouliauk in the background. 
2. Stages of the molt. At the extreme right is a fluffy bird in worn plumage, ju 
inning to lose its feathers. The central bird has nearly completed the ]iroces 
,le the two sleek birds at the left are in new clothes. Bay of Isles. Dec. 24, 1912. 
