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