Adélie Penguin look-alikes
Pygoscelis adeliae
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Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Key differences
Adélie Penguins have a distinct white eye-ring and an all-black head and throat. Chinstrap Penguins lack the eye-ring and have a thin black line (the 'chinstrap') extending from ear to ear across their white chin.
Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis papua
Key differences
Adélie Penguins have a black bill and a white eye-ring. Gentoo Penguins have a bright orange-red bill and a prominent white patch extending over the top of the head from each eye, but no complete eye-ring.
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