What are the characteristics of a macaroni penguin?

Answer 1

• The Macaroni penguin was named by early English explorers for its yellow crest feathers which resembled those worn in the hats of young18th century men called 'macaronis'; a label later immortalized in the words of the Revolutionary War song 'Yankee Doodle.'
• Macaroni penguins are the largest of the six species of crested penguins.
• Macaronis usually kick the first-laid egg out of the nest soon after the second egg is laid and only one egg ever hatches; a highly unusual trait for birds but not for penguins.

Answer 2

The macaroni penguin has yellow fur that looks like string that slicks down and sticks up. It's hair looks more like spaghetti. :)