Adelie penguins (DI02282) Photo by Andrew Watt

Adelie penguins on Torgersen Island near the Palmer Station. This species is common all along the coast of Antarctica. Adelies stand about 18 to 30 inches tall and weigh 8 to 9 pounds. They can be identified by white rings around their eyes, beaks mostly covered by feathers, and longer than usual ta...

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Other Authors: Watt, Andrew (Andrew Watt) (photographerpht)
Format: Still Image
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Published: University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR)
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Summary:Adelie penguins on Torgersen Island near the Palmer Station. This species is common all along the coast of Antarctica. Adelies stand about 18 to 30 inches tall and weigh 8 to 9 pounds. They can be identified by white rings around their eyes, beaks mostly covered by feathers, and longer than usual tails. They hunt krill, fish, and squid.