Adelie Penguin

Taxonomy

  • kingdom: Animalia
  • phylum: Chordata
  • class: Aves
  • order: Sphenisciformes
  • family: Spheniscidae
  • genus: Pygoscelis
  • scientific name: Pygoscelis adeliae

Characteristics

  • prey: Krill, Fish, Squid
  • name of young: Chicks
  • group behavior: Colony
  • estimated population size: 5 million
  • biggest threat: Rapid ice melt
  • most distinctive feature: Small white circle around each eye
  • wingspan: 35cm - 70cm (14in - 27.5in)
  • incubation period: 2 months
  • age of fledgling: 90 days
  • habitat: Antarctic land and ocean
  • predators: Leopard Seal, Skua Gull, Killer Whale
  • diet: Carnivore
  • lifestyle: Diurnal
  • common name: Adelie Penguin
  • number of species: 1
  • location: Coastal Antarctica
  • average clutch size: 2
  • slogan: Eats up to 2kg of food per day!
  • group: Bird
  • skin type: Feathers
  • top speed: 45 mph
  • lifespan: 10 - 20 years
  • weight: 3kg - 6kg (7lbs - 13lbs)
  • height: 40cm - 75cm (16in - 30in)
  • age of sexual maturity: 2 - 3 years

Locations

  • Antarctica
  • Asia
  • Eurasia
  • Ocean