It is the third northern rockhopper penguin to have hatched at the zoo in the last year.
Native to the southern Indian and Atlantic Oceans, the penguins are recognised for their distinctive yellow feathered eyebrows.Michael Livingstone, senior keeper at Edinburgh Zoo, said the first hatching of breeding season was exciting news.
"The first 30 days are critical for their development, so we will be keeping a close eye on the youngster at this sensitive time," he said.Edinburgh Zoo is home to more than 100 penguins from three species: king, northern rockhopper and gentoo. The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland is part of the European breeding programme for northern rockhopper penguins.
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