Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
🐧 Penguin
About Gentoo Penguin
The fastest underwater swimming penguin, Gentoos can reach speeds of up to 36 km/h. They are easily identified by their bright orange-red bills and white stripe across the top of their heads. Gentoos are found throughout the Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands.
Where to See Them
Antarctica Peninsula
High chance Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec
Cuverville Island
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Elephant Island
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Falkland Islands
High chance Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec
Neko Harbour
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Paradise Bay
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Port Lockroy
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
South Georgia Islands
High chance Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec
South Orkney Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
South Shetland Islands
High chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Deception Island
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Half Moon Island
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Lemaire Channel
Good chance Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec
Macquarie Island
Good chance Jan-Apr, Oct-Dec