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Pygoscelis adeliae |
The genus Pygoscelis ("elbow-legged") contains three species of penguins collectively known as "The Brush-Tailed Penguins."
The three species of brush-tailed penguins are the Adelie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae), Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica), and Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua).
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