Gentoo Penguin
Gentoo Penguin (<em>Pygoscelis papua</em>) is a species of Penguins (<em>Spheniscidae</em>) in the order Penguins.
Overview
Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) is a species of Penguins (Spheniscidae) in the order Penguins. A penguin with a white cap and bright orange-red bill; the fastest swimming penguin; breeds in loose colonies on sub-Antarctic beaches; nests in simple scrapes lined with pebbles.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Pygoscelis; binomial: Pygoscelis papua; authority: (Forster, JR, 1781). Typical size: 70-90cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Southern Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
