The Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae is a species of penguin. It is the smallest Antarctic penguin [1].
Other names
None known. However, it can be spelt Adélie Penguin as well.
Description
It has a black back and head with white eyerings, belly and breast [1]. It also has a reddish-black bill and pink feet.
Similar species
The chinstrap is similar, but with a black line around its chin and a black bill. The gentoo has a white head patch above its eyes and an orange bill.
Behaviour
It is often seen on top of ice floes [1]. It shoots through the air to dive and then surfaces again, like a porpoise [1].
Diet
It feeds on krill and sometimes fish [2].
Calls
Call and song sounds like a grunting laugh. Click here to listen to them!
Reproduction
Nest is a low heap of pebbles, collected by the male [2].
Distribution/habitat
References
- ^ a b c d France, Peter; et al. (2007). Bird: The Definitive Visual Guide. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN 1564582957.
- ^ a b Harrison, Colin and Greensmith, Alan (1993). Birds of the World. Dorling Kindersley Inc. ISBN 1564582965.
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