About the Gentoo Penguin
The gentoo penguin is a penguin species in the genus Pygoscelis, most closely related to the Adélie penguin and the chinstrap penguin. The earliest scientific description was made in 1781 by Johann Reinhold Forster with a type locality in the Falkland Islands. The species calls in a variety of ways, but the most frequently heard is a loud, trumpeting call, emitted with the head thrown back.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Pygoscelis papua |
| Species Codes | genpen1, GEPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gentoo Penguin belong to?
The Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
How can I identify the Gentoo Penguin?
The gentoo penguin is a penguin species in the genus Pygoscelis, most closely related to the Adélie penguin and the chinstrap penguin. The earliest scientific description was made in 1781 by Johann Reinhold Forster with a type locality in the Falkland Islands. The species calls in a variety of ways,...
Where can I report a Gentoo Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Gentoo Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code genpen1, or on iNaturalist.
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