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Feathers arranged for better insulation, and dark on the bird’s back to absorb sunlight, help in frigid climates.

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  • Title: Adelie penguin
  • Type: Taxidermy Specimen
  • Rights: This image was obtained from the Smithsonian Institution. The image or its contents may be protected by international copyright laws. http://www.si.edu/termsofuse
  • Scientific Name: <i>Pygoscelis adeliae</i>
  • Photo Credit: Chip Clark, Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History
  • Field: Vertebrate Zoology
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

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