King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), breeding colony at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Polar Regions

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus), breeding colony at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), returning to sea from their breeding colony at Brown Bluff, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adult king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Adult king penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia Island, Polar Regions

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) breeding colony at Heroina Island, Danger Islands, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding colony in Gold Harbor, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adult Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni), in flight near breeding colony at Isla Rasa, Baja California, Mexico, North America

King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding and nesting colony at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin chick (Pygoscelis papua) molting at the breeding colony on Cuverville Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), breeding colony on Paulet Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Breeding colony of northern fur seals (Callorhinus ursinus) on St. Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Alaska, United States of America, North America

South American sea lion bull (Otaria flavescens) at breeding colony just outside Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Argentina, South America

Adult king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at breeding colony at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

Adult Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax atriceps) at breeding colony on New Island, Falklands, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding colony at Gold Harbor, South Georgia, Polar Regions

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), on a rock at a breeding colony on Joinville Island, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Guillemot breeding colony, Uria aalge, Isle of May, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding colony at St. Andrews Bay, South Georgia, UK Overseas Protectorate, Polar Regions

Adult black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) landing in breeding colony on Steeple Jason Island, Falkland Islands, UK Overseas Protectorate, South America

Adelie penguins (Pygoscelis adeliae), at their breeding colony at Brown Bluff, Antarctica, Polar Regions

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus), breeding colony in Gold Harbour, South Georgia, South Atlantic, Polar Regions

Heermann's gull (Larus heermanni), egg clutch detail at breeding colony on Isla Rasa, Baja California, Mexico, North America

Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), breeding colony on Paulet Island, Weddell Sea, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) breeding and nesting colony at Neko Harbour, Antarctica, Polar Regions

Arctic tern, Sterba paradisaea, Isle of May breeding colony, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Australasian gannet (Morus serrator), breeding colony at Cape Kidnappers, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Australasian gannet (Morus serrator), breeding colony at Cape Kidnappers, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Guano in an Adelie Penguin, Pygoscelis adeliae, colony at Madder Cliffs, Suspiros Bay, at the west end of Joinville Island, Antarctica. Adelie's are a true Antarctic species which are suffering as a result of climate change, The Antarctic Peninsular, their only breeding grounds, is one of the fastest warming areas on the planet. This is causing Adelies to migrate south. They are reducing in numbers, they feed almost exclusively on Krill, which is also declining as a result of climate change.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

A Wandering Albatross; Diomedea exulans, the bird with the largest wing span on the planet, at around 11 feet 6 inches, nesting on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Wandering Albatross; Diomedea exulans, the bird with the largest wing span on the planet, at around 11 feet 6 inches, nesting on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Wandering Albatross; Diomedea exulans, the bird with the largest wing span on the planet, at around 11 feet 6 inches, nesting on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) sitting on a nest in a mixed nesting colony of albatross's and Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.

Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) washing in a stream on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Numbers off rocxkhoppers have declined substantially, partly due to competition with commercial fishing and partly due to climate change, which causes their prey food to migrate to cooler waters.

A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.

A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.

A mixed Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) and Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off Argentina, in South America, being watched by a group on a wildlife tourist trip.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

King Penguins in the world's second largest King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

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

A Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) in a nesting colony of albatross's and Rockhopper Penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.

King Penguins on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Antarctic Fur Seal pups at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Bull Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean, showing a threat display.

A female Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean, with a zodiak full of passengers from an expedition cruise.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken, calling to its mate.

Antarctic Fur Seal pups at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A Light Mantled Albatross, or Light Mantled Sooty Albatross, Phoebetria palpebrata, on South Georgia, on nesting cliffs at Grytviken.

King Penguins in the world's second largest King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A King Penguin sleeping in the world's second largest King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A pair of Black Browed Albatross (Thalassarche melanophris) Allopreening to reinforce the pair bond in a nesting colony on Westpoint island in the Falkland Islands off argentina, in South America. Albatrosses are globally thratened by long line fishing boats who are responsible for killing thousands of birds.

King Penguins at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, with passengers from an expedition cruise.

King Penguins head out to sea on a fishing trip past ice at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

King Penguins at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

King Penguins in the world's second largest King Penguin colony on Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

A female Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Antarctic Fur Seal pups at Salisbury Plain, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

King Penguins at Gold Harbour, South Georgia, with passengers from an expedition cruise.

A female Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) on Prion Island, South Georgia, Southern Ocean, and a wildlife photographer.

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) from breeding colony on offshore islets in the Beagle Channel, coastal southern Chile and Argentina

Adult Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) atriceps) from breeding colony on offshore islets in the Beagle Channel, coastal southern Chile and Argentina

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) with introduced reindeer at breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Juvenile magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) on the wing near breeding colony on Isla Magdalena, Bahia de Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Adult southern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

Black-browed albatross (Thalassarche melanophrys) breeding colony on Steeple Jason Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) mating behavior at breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Adult male magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) near breeding colony on Isla Magdalena, Bahia de Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Curious king penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony at St. Andrews Bay on South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

Adult Antarctic Shag, (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) from breeding colony on the Antarctic Peninsula

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Antarctic Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) returning to nest with kelp on breeding colony on Petermann Island on the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) courtship display at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador. Pacific Ocean

King penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colony at Salisbury Plains in the Bay of Isles, South Georgia, Southern Ocean.

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) porpoising for speed while traveling to their breeding colony on South Georgia, Southern Ocean

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Sunset over a magnificent frigatebird (Fregata magnificens) breeding colony on Isla Magdalena, Bahia de Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador

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.

Adult male magnificent frigatebirds (Fregata magnificens) on the wing near breeding colony on Isla Magdalena, Bahia de Magdalena, Baja California Sur, Mexico.

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Adult Imperial Shag (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) atriceps) from breeding colony on offshore islets in the Beagle Channel, coastal southern Chile and Argentina

King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus) breeding and nesting colonies on South Georgia Island, Southern Ocean.

Wild Adult Tufted Puffins (Fratercula cirrhata), Colony, In breeding plumage, Bering Islands (Bering sea), Russia, Asia.

Wandering albatross (Diomedea exulans) chick at breeding colony on Prion Island, Bay of Isles, South Georgia, Southern Ocean

Adult Adelie penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) stealing a rock from a neighbors nest on breeding colony on Petermann Island, Antarctica

Adult macaroni penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) porpoising for speed while traveling to their breeding colony on South Georgia, Southern Ocean

Adult Antarctic Shag, (Phalacrocorax (atriceps) bransfieldensis) from breeding colony on the Antarctic Peninsula

Adult southern rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome chrysocome) at breeding and molting colony on New Island in the Falkland Islands, South Atlantic Ocean

White Storks (Ciconia ciconia) nesting on electricity pylons in the Coto Donana in Andalucia, Spain.

Adult waved albatross (Diomedea irrorata) at breeding colony on Espanola Island in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, Ecuador