Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
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Gentoo Penguin, 75–90 cm, is the fastest swimming penguin, reaching 36 km/h. Distinctive white eye-stripe and orange-red bill; tail bobs from side to side while walking. Breeds from Falklands to Antarctic Peninsula. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 200 m. Population expanding southward with warming.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 6225.0 g | 219.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 31-39 days. Fledging: 62-117 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Species | Pygoscelis papua |
Distribution
Gentoo Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family