Pygoscelis adeliae

Adélie Penguin

46–71 cm
10–20 jaar
Niet bedreigd
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Adélie Penguin

The Adélie penguin is the quintessential Antarctic penguin — a tuxedo-clad bundle of energy found along the entire Antarctic coastline. These small, feisty penguins form enormous colonies of hundreds of thousands of breeding pairs and are known for their comic personality, curious nature, and impressive determination. They were named by French explorer Jules Dumont d'Urville for his wife, Adèle.

Grootte

46–71 cm

Gewicht

3.6–6 kg

Levensduur

10–20 jaar

Status

Niet bedreigd

Waar je ze kunt vinden

Beste duiklocaties

Paulet Island, AntarcticaBrown Bluff, AntarcticaCape Adare, AntarcticaRoss Island, Antarctica

Duiktips

Adélie penguins are primarily observed on shore visits. They are extremely curious and may approach visitors closely. Stay on marked paths and let them come to you. Underwater encounters near colony entry/exit points are possible but uncommon.

Beste seizoen

November–February (Antarctic summer), peak colony activity December–January

Leefgebied

Antarctic coastline and nearby islands. Breed on ice-free rocky ground.

Voeding

Primarily Antarctic krill, supplemented with fish and squid
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Leuke weetjes

1

Males present females with pebbles as nesting gifts — 'pebble theft' between neighbours is common

2

They can swim at speeds of up to 45 km/h in short bursts

3

Some colonies contain over 500,000 breeding pairs

4

They travel up to 300 km from the colony to find food for their chicks

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