BIRD · LEAST CONCERN

Adélie penguinPygoscelis adeliae

A structured field record connecting scientific identity, conservation context, related destinations and observation ethics.

Adélie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae)
Common name
Adélie penguin
Scientific name
Pygoscelis adeliae
Catalog status
Least concern
Record group
Bird

About this record

Adélie penguin is catalogued under the scientific name Pygoscelis adeliae. Its catalog status is Least concern. Local population conditions may differ from a global or national category.

Identification and context

Use current field references and local expertise for identification. Appearance and behaviour can vary with age, sex, season and location. SafariWild treats every species as part of an ecosystem, not as a checklist target.

Where to understand it

The following destination records are associated with Adélie penguin. Season, permits and wildlife activity affect every observation opportunity.

Observation boundaries

  • Keep enough distance that the subject does not change direction, feeding or resting behaviour.
  • Do not feed, chase, touch or use sound to attract wildlife.
  • Do not publish real-time nest, den, breeding or poaching-sensitive coordinates.
  • Check current conservation assessments and local rules before relying on this record.