Gallery description : chinstrap penguin

Chinstrap Penguin is a bird that usually inhabits rocky antarctic islands. It has a feathers skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore. The average weight of the chinstrap penguin is 3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs). These birds usually live 15 - 20 years.

Facts about chinstrap penguins
NameChinstrap Penguin
Life Span15 - 20 years
Size (H)60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in)
HabitatRocky antarctic islands
LifestyleColony
FamilySpheniscidae
Conservation StatusLeast concern
OrderSphenisciformes
Average Litter Size2
Scientific NamePygoscelis antarcticus
Distinctive FeaturesWhite face and thin, black line that runs under the chin
ClassAves
ColourBlack, white, grey
PredatorsLeopard seal, killer whale, sea birds
GenusPygoscelis
Weight3kg - 6kg (6.6lbs - 13lbs)
KingdomAnimalia
DietCarnivore
TypeBird
Skin TypeFeathers
PhylumChordata
Main PreyKrill, fish, shrimp
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