Recently, a photographer has spotted an extremely rare all-white Gentoo penguin in Chilean Antarctica.
About Gentoo penguin:
- It is exclusively found in the Southern Hemisphere between 45 and 65 degrees south latitude.
- Within this range, gentoos are found on the Antarctic Peninsula as well as many sub-Antarctic islands.
- One of the most predominant locations gentoos inhabit is the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
- Habitat:Â Gentoo penguins typically are found along the shoreline. This allows the penguins to be able to quickly access food while remaining close to their nest.
- The major difference between gentoo penguins and other penguin species are their head markings.
- Gentoos feature two white wedges around their eyes that are connected by a medium-sized line across the tops of their heads.
- Their heads are mostly covered in black feathers but small flecks of white feathers can also be found.
- Conservation Status
- IUCN Red List:Â Least Concern