Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
طول الجناح
18,9 cm
الوزن
5425,0 g
الفصيلة
Spheniscidae
الرتبة
Sphenisciformes

حول

Adélie Penguin, 46–71 cm, is a quintessential Antarctic penguin, breeding in large colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands. Classic tuxedo pattern with a distinctive white eye ring. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 175 m. Migratory; travels up to 300 km on sea ice to winter grounds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 18,9 cm 7.4 in
الوزن 5425,0 g 191.36 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-43 days. Fledging: 50-56 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
الفصيلة Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Pygoscelis
الأنواع Pygoscelis adeliae

Distribution

Adelie Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Adelie Penguin endangered?
The Adelie Penguin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Adelie Penguin nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30-43 days. Fledging: 50-56 days.
How big is the Adelie Penguin?
The Adelie Penguin has a wingspan of 18.9 cm, weight of 5425.0 g.
What order and family does the Adelie Penguin belong to?
The Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) belongs to the order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.

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