Adelie Penguin

Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
18.9 cm
वजन
5425.0 g
कुल
Spheniscidae
गण
Sphenisciformes

The Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 5.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
पंखों का फैलाव 18.9 cm 7.4 in
वजन 5425.0 g 191.36 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

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

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वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
कुल Spheniscidae (Penguins)
Genus Pygoscelis
प्रजातियां Pygoscelis adeliae

Distribution

Adelie Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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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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