Expedition 🇦🇶 Antarctica
Gentoo Penguin in Antarctica
Where to look for the gentoo penguin in Antarctica, habitat cues, and the Catch'Um field guide.
Pygoscelis papua
Finding Gentoo Penguin in Antarctica
Gentoo Penguins still occur in Antarctica, though specific park pins are still being curated. Use the Gentoo Penguin field guide for ID and biology, and the Antarctica expedition page for broader wildlife destinations.
Antarctica context: Emperor penguins on the ice, whales in the polar sea, and the last great wilderness at the bottom of the world.
When you are out looking, prioritise subantarctic coast, ice-free nesting beach, and krill-rich shelf waters in Antarctica. That is where local sightings of this species are most often reported.
Full species guide
Biology, interesting facts, identification, and conservation live on the Gentoo Penguin field guide. This page stays focused on finding one in Antarctica.
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Log the Gentoo Penguin in Antarctica
Spot one in the wild, then scan it in Catch'Um to log your rare discovery.