Birds Of The World: Chinstrap Penguin
The Chinstrap Penguin(Pygoscelis antarcticus), also known as the Ringed Penguin, Bearded Penguin, or Stonecracker Penguin is classified in the avian order Sphenisciformes and the family Spheniscidae.
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| Species | P. antarcticus |
| BInomial Name | Pygoscelis antarcticus |
| Length | 68-77 cm(2’2.8”-2’6.3”) |
| Weight | 3.2-5.3 kg(7.1-11.7 lbs.) |
| DIet | carnivore |
| IUCN Status | Least concern |
Physical Characteristics
An Adult Chinstrap Penguin is black or bluish-black on its back and crown. Its torso is white; there is a black line that runs from behind the right eye, across the chin, to behind the left eye. The iris is orange-brown to dark brown and … Continue