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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| 体重 | 6225.0 g | 219.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Incubation: 31-39 days. Fledging: 62-117 days.
一腹卵数
2
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| 科 | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| 種 | Pygoscelis papua |
Distribution
Gentoo Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family