Penguin Watch Talk

Adult Ort Chick?

  • Bassiana by Bassiana

    I couldn't tell if there are adults or chicks on the picture....

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  • AvastMH by AvastMH moderator

    Hello Bassiana,

    It is very hard to tell between adults or chicks in this picture. Some may be fledging chicks, and some moulting adults. Once the chicks have fledged and then have that typical white head marking, it is very hard to tell between chick and adult. If in doubt we ask you to mark the penguin as an 'adult'.

    You might find this breeding cycle diagram a help: http://talk.penguinwatch.org/#/boards/BPZ0000002/discussions/DPZ00002pg

    Happy counting!
    Joan

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