Title
Population Trend and Breeding Biology of Gentoo Penguin in Martillo Island, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
Author(s)
Ghys, M.I.; Rey, A.R.; Schiavini, A.
Published
2008
Publisher
Waterbirds
Abstract
Data oil population size and sonic aspects of the breeding biology of Gentoo Penguins (Pygocelis papua) have been studied as part of a long-term monitoring program at Martillo Island in the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego. The colony of Gentoo Penguin oil Martillo Island is the only one reported in Argentina and has been monitored regularly since 2000. Timing and hatching success were similar to those reported at other colonies in the South Atlantic Ocean/Antarctic Peninsula region. A maximum of twelve nests were recorded during the 2006/2007 season, with an average breeding success of 1.0 chicks/nest. The Gentoo Penguin colony at. Martillo Island increased by 19% in the past 13 y, while other colonies in the South Atlantic region and the Antarctic Peninsula have been decreasing or stable. Received 24 September 2007, accepted 6 June 2008.
Keywords
KING-GEORGE-ISLAND; PYGOSCELIS-PAPUA; FALKLAND ISLANDS; ADELIE PENGUINS; SPHENISCUS-MAGELLANICUS; CHINSTRAP PENGUINS; DIET COMPOSITION; MARION ISLAND; SUCCESS; ANTARCTICA

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