Adélie penguin — size comparison

A white eye ring stands out clearly against the Adélie penguin's black head. This small detail helps distinguish adults from other Antarctic penguins. Its s

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Height

Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles

Adélie penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

ok. 70 cmPrzykładowy dorosły osobnik
to the top of the head
Mass
3–6 kgDane dorosłych ptaków ze źródła; nie masa zilustrowanego osobnika
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
HeightScale in cm
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Adélie penguinWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 70 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

70–70 cm range across the animals shown

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Adélie penguin — size comparison — facts and sources

A white eye ring stands out clearly against the Adélie penguin's black head. This small detail helps distinguish adults from other Antarctic penguins. Its short bill is largely concealed by feathers, and its white belly contrasts with the dark back.

It selects exposed rocks and coasts around Antarctica for breeding. In the colony it builds a low pebble nest. It obtains food underwater, where wings act as flippers while feet and tail help steer. It returns ashore to incubate eggs and feed chicks.

The stone nest raises eggs slightly above wet ground. Parents recognise partners and young in the crowded colony partly by voice. Feeding-site access and ice conditions influence how far they must travel for food.

70 cm wysokości stojącej od podłoża do czubka głowy; około 70 cm wysokości stojącej. Ilustracje AI przedstawiają przykładowego dorosłego, nie sfotografowany i zmierzony okaz. Skala przodu jest przeniesiona z wysokości głowy boku, z pominięciem wystających piór czuba; szerokość i postawa są przybliżone.

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