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Pygoscelis papua
Gentoo Penguins are characterized by a white patch around and behind the eye that joins on the crown. The orange-red lower mandible is also a distinct feature. They have pale whitish-pink webbed feet and a fairly long tail.
Gentoos are partial to ice-free areas, including coastal plains, sheltered valleys, and cliffs. They gather in colonies of breeding pairs that can number from a few dozen to many thousands.
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