Quick Facts

• Scientific Name: Pygoscelis papua
• Spanish Name: Pingüino juanito
• Family: Spheniscidae
• Known Nicknames: Gentoo
• Average Length: 75–90 cm / 30–35 in
• Average Weight: 4.5–8.5 kg / 10–19 lb
• Wingspan: N/A (Flightless; flipper length approx. 22–25 cm / 9–10 in)
• Key Feature: Wide white stripe extending across the top of the head from eye to eye; bright orange-red bill
• Primary Diet: Carnivore (Primarily fish, crustaceans, and cephalopods)
• Range: Sub-Antarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula
• Habitat: Ice-free coastal areas, rocky beaches, and inland tufts of vegetation
• Social Structure: Highly Social (Colonial)
• Nesting/Breeding: Circular nests constructed from stones, pebbles, and grass on ice-free ground
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
• Population Trend: Stable