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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Clade: | Aequorlitornithes |
Clade: | Ardeae |
Clade: | Aequornithes |
Clade: | Austrodyptornithes |
Family: | Spheniscidae |
Genus: | Pygoscelis |
Species: | P. adeliae |
Binomial name | |
Pygoscelis adeliae (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841) |
The Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae is a species of penguin.
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Other names
None known. However, it can be spelt Adélie Penguin as well.
Description
It is the smallest Antarctic penguin.[2] It has a black back and head with white eyerings, belly and breast.[2] 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.[2] It shoots through the air to dive and then surfaces again, like a porpoise.[2]
Diet
It feeds on krill and sometimes fish.[3]
Calls
Call and song sounds like a grunting laugh.
Reproduction
Nest is a low heap of pebbles, collected by the male.[3]
Distribution/habitat
References
- ^ BirdLife International (2012). "Pygoscelis adeliae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
- ^ a b c d Frances, 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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