Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pygoscelis-papua"></birdfyi-bird>The Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 6.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 25,2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Ağırlık | 6225,0 g | 219.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Incubation: 31-39 days. Fledging: 62-117 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Familya | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Türler | Pygoscelis papua |
Distribution
Gentoo Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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