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Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

Description:

The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) (also termed Chilean penguin, Peruvian penguin, or patranca) is a South American penguin that breeds in coastal Chile and Peru. Its nearest relatives are the African penguin, the Magellanic penguin and the Galápagos penguin. The penguin is named after the cold water current it swims in, which is itself named after Alexander von Humboldt, an explorer. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Humboldt penguins are medium-sized penguins, growing to 56–70 cm (22–28 in) long and a weight of 3.6-5.9 kg (8-13 lbs).They have a black head with a white border that runs from behind the eye, around the black ear-coverts and chin, and joins at the throat. They have blackish-grey upperparts and whitish underparts, with a black breast-band that extends down the flanks to the thigh. They have a fleshy-pink base to the bill. Juveniles have dark heads and no breast-band. They have spines on their tongue which they use to hold their prey.

Habitat:

Seen in captivity at a wildlife park.

Notes:

Felt very sad to see such beautiful animals trapped no matter how humanely- but I suppose it raises awareness of the wildlife around us and helps conservation for endangered species...

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1 Comment

maplemoth662
maplemoth662 6 years ago

Photo No. 1: is a beautiful photo....

Jamie Grant
Spotted by
Jamie Grant

Cotswold, England, United Kingdom

Spotted on Feb 16, 2018
Submitted on Feb 20, 2018

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