Birds Of The World: Gentoo Penguin
The Gentoo Penguin(Pygoscelis papua), is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes, and the family Spheniscidae.
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Species | P. papua |
| Binomial Name | Pygoscelis papua |
| Length | 51-90 cm(1’8.1”-2’11.4”) |
| Weight | 4.5-8.5kg(9.9-17.6 lbs.) |
| Diet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least concern |
Physical Characteristics
Adult Gentoo Penguins’ backs are blackish, they have a white band on their crown that extends from one eye to the other. Their torsos are white, their bills are red or orange, with a black culmen(a culmen is the upper ridge of a bird’s bill). Their legs are orange-yellow to pink.
Range and Habitat
The Gentoo Penguin’s breeding range consists … Continue