Gentoo Penguin

The Gentoo penguin is a member of the genus Pygoscelis.

Height:
32 inches.

Where it comes from:
Antarctic peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands.

Weight:
10 to 19 pounds.

Description:
It has a white patch on its head.

It has a red bill.

It has orange feet.

Interesting Facts:
They are the fastest swimming penguin.

They build their nest of old bones and feathers that have molted (fallen out).

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