Adelie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern

The Adelie Penguin is a flightless seabird of Antarctic and subantarctic coasts, islands, and pack-ice waters. It swims with powerful flipper-like wings, feeds mainly on fish, krill, or squid, and comes ashore or onto ice to breed in colonies. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family

Spheniscidae

Group

Penguins

Range

Adelie Penguin Range — Antarctic and subantarctic coasts, islands, and pack-ice waters

Population

≈ 10M

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