Humboldt/African Penguin Band

These individual bands are made of silicone rubber and have individual numbers printed on with silicone ink which stretches along with the band whilst being fitted onto the birds flipper.

They are currently available in one size only, which has been tested for both African and Humboldt penguins in both chlorinated and unchlorinated water. Similar bands have been used in saltwater systems in the past and have proven durable.   

• Minimum of 5 bands- but you can mix and match colours.
• Name or number can be included (white or black ink dependant on band colour) please use the comment box to let us know.

A custom option can be specially produced if you require more options. Please email (siliconebands@polarproducts.org.uk) your requirements for a custom quote.

Special orders will take a little longer to fulfil but we will endeavour to do so within three weeks from payment.

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The bands can be left on the birds throughout the moulting period as they will not cause restriction and are soft enough to allow for the swelling during moult.  They do not cause any feather damage or wear during the year (in our experience) and can be used with confidence.

If the birds manage to snag the band on vegetation within the habitat they should be able to free themselves either by pulling to then bands breaking point or pulling the band off.  (We have had intact bands come off the birds occasionally, in which case they can simply be re-fitted.  But for this reason, these bands should not be considered a permanent identifier)