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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.

GenusPygoscelis
SpeciesP. antarcticus
BInomial NamePygoscelis antarcticus
Length68-77 cm(2’2.8”-2’6.3”)
Weight3.2-5.3 kg(7.1-11.7 lbs.)
DIetcarnivore
IUCN StatusLeast 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