Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
Envergure
18,9 cm
Poids
5425,0 g
Famille
Spheniscidae
Ordre
Sphenisciformes

À propos

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
Envergure 18,9 cm 7.4 in
Poids 5425,0 g 191.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

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

Taille de la couvée

2

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Famille Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Pygoscelis
Espèces Pygoscelis adeliae

Distribution

Adelie Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

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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