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