King penguin feeding a chick (Aptenodytes patagonicus), St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Red-billed gull chicks (Chroicocephalus scopulinus), near Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Gentoo penguin chick (Pygoscelis papua papua), Port Lockroy, Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica, Polar Regions

King penguin feeding a chick (Aptenodytes patagonicus), St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Swallow-tailed gull (Creagrus furcatus) chick, Genovesa Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, South America

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult and chick at breeding and nesting colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick on the nest at nesting site on New Island, Falklands, South America.

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick, close-up, on the nest at nesting site on New Island, Falklands, South America

American oystercatcher (Haematopus palliatus galapagensis) chick along the shoreline on Bartolome Island in the Galapagos Island Group, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick on the nest at nesting site on New Island, Falklands, South America

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) chick at Jougla Point, Wiencke Island, Antarctica, Southern Ocean, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (okum boys) on South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Nazca booby (Sula grantii) downy chick in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) in downy plumage (okum boys) on South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick on the nest at nesting site on New Island, Falklands, South America

Black browed albatross snuggling in nest, Falkland Islands, South America

Adult black-legged kittiwake (Rissa tridactyla) on nest with chick in the Svalbard Archipelago, Barents Sea, Norway, Arctic, Europe

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) adult and chick at breeding and nesting colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) feeding minutes-old newly hatched chick at Gold Harbor on South Georgia

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), close up of okum boy chick, Gold Harbour, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

Black-browed albatross chick (Thalassarche melanophris), Saunders Island, Falklands, South America

Black-browed albatross chick (Thalassarche melanophris), Saunders Island, Falklands, South America

A Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) chick sitting on a nest in a mixed nesting colony of albatross's and Rockhopper Penguins

A Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) chick sitting on a nest in a mixed nesting colony of albatross's and Rockhopper Penguins

Baby chick, freshly hatched sitting on eggs, studio, switzerland

Baby chick, freshly hatched sitting on eggs, studio, switzerland

Baby chick, freshly hatched sitting on eggs, studio, switzerland

A parent and chick Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) on Paulet Island on the Northeast side of the Antarctic Peninsula.

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) chick head detail at colony on Useful Island near the Antarctic Peninsula. There are an estimated 2 million breeding pairs of chinstrap penguins in the Antarctic peninsula region alone, perhaps as many as 7.5 million breeding pairs in all of Antarctica. Their name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other names for them are "Ringed Penguins", "Bearded Penguins", and "Stonecracker Penguins" due to their harsh call. They grow to 68 cm (27 in). The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5 kg (10 lbs). Weight can range from 3 to 6 kg (6.6-13.2 lbs), with males being slightly larger and weight varying based on where the penguin is in the breeding cycle. Their diet consists of krill, shrimp, and fish. On land they build circular nests from stones, and lay two eggs, which are incubated by both the male and the female for shifts of five to ten days. They can also breed on icebergs, though they prefer non-icy conditions. The chicks hatch after about 35 days, and have fluffy gray backs and white fronts. The chicks stay in the nest for 20?30 days before they go to join a creche. At around 50?60 days old, they moult, gaining their adult plumage and go to sea. The Chinstrap Penguin was first described by German naturalist Forster in 1781. Its specific epithet was often seen as antarctica, however a 2002 review determined the genus Pygoscelis was masculine, and hence the correct binomial name is Pygoscelis antarcticus.

A young Tawny Owl chick out of the nest in woodland in Ambleside, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) parent feeding chicks on Petermann Island near the Antarctic Peninsula.

Booby, juvenile, Bird Island, Mili, Marshall Islands, Pacific

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) chick mouthing guano chip on Devil Island near the Antarctic Peninsula.

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Adult black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) feeding downy chick at Devil's Nose on New Island in the Falkland Island Group, Falklands.

Common Tern chick (Sterna hirundo), Jersey, British Isles

blue-footed booby (Sula nebouxii). Galapagos.

Shag chick. Phalacrocorax aristotelis, Sark, British Isles

Red-footed booby (Sula sula). Galapagos.

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Grey-headed Albatross (Thalassarche chrysostoma) chick on nesting grounds in Elsehul Bay, South Georgia Island.

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Booby, juvenile, Bird Island, Mili, Marshall Islands, Pacific

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick on nest in the Falkland Islands.

Red-footed booby (Sula sula). Galapagos.

Red-footed booby (Sula sula). Galapagos.

Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) parent and chick at breeding colony on Useful Island near the Antarctic Peninsula

Guano-covered chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica) chick at breeding colony on Useful Island near the Antarctic Peninsula

A mute swan and cygnets, Lincoln, England, United Kingdom, Europe

A female Mallard with her newly hatched chicks on Walney Island, Cumbria, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Adult Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) feeding chicks on Petermann Island near the Antarctic Peninsula

Black-browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) chick on nest in the Falkland Islands.

A mute swan cygnet, Lincoln, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Owls

Mute swan (cygnus olor), adult bird swims with chick on its back, Germany, Europe

Greylag goose (Anser anser) with chicks, Germany, Europe

Black-browed Albatross ( Thalassarche melanophris ) or Mollymawk, chick with adult bird on tower shaped nest. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick in colony on Bleaker Island. Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies western rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). Colony on cliff with creche. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick. Falkland Skua or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, exact taxonomy is under dispute). They are the great skuas of the southern polar and subpolar region. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick in colony on Bleaker Island. Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick with adult on Bleaker Island. Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick with adult on Bleaker Island. Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick. Falkland Skua or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, exact taxonomy is under dispute). They are the great skuas of the southern polar and subpolar region. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick. Falkland Skua or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, exact taxonomy is under dispute). They are the great skuas of the southern polar and subpolar region. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Adult feeding chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Colony with chicks in creche and guards on Bleaker Island. Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome), subspecies Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Adult and chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick. Falkland Skua or Brown Skua (Stercorarius antarcticus, exact taxonomy is under dispute). They are the great skuas of the southern polar and subpolar region. South America, Falkland Islands, January

Adult and chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Chick on tower shaped nest. Black-browed albatross or black-browed mollymawk (Thalassarche melanophris). South America, Falkland Islands, January

Colony Of King Penguins (Aptenodytes Patagonicus) And Juveniles, Antarctica

Common loon (Gavia immer) feeding a young loon with a crawfish in La Mauricie National Park; Quebec, Canada

Juvenile King Penguins (Aptenodytes Patagonicus) Standing At The Water's Edge

A nursery group of young penguin chicks, with thick grey fluffy coats, grouped beneath a pinnacle of ice, Weddell Sea, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

An adult Emperor penguin and a smaller fluffy penguin chick spreading its flippers out, Weddell Sea, Snow Hill Island, Antarctica

A young girl in a floral sundress, holding a young chick carefully in her hands.

Chick, close-up

Young boy bending down, looking at fluffy chicks

Chicks on farm, eating