The average weight is 2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs). These birds usually live 15 - 20 years. Humboldt Penguin is a bird that inhabits rocky ocean islands. It has a feathers skin type. The preferred food type is carnivore.
Facts about humboldt penguins
Name | Humboldt Penguin |
Colour | Black, white, grey |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Average Litter Size | 2 |
Lifestyle | Colony |
Family | Spheniscidae |
Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
Genus | Spheniscus |
Predators | Leopard seal, killer whale, sharks |
Order | Sphenisciformes |
Diet | Carnivore |
Distinctive Features | Pink base of beak and black and white markings |
Main Prey | Krill, fish, shrimp |
Phylum | Chordata |
Life Span | 15 - 20 years |
Habitat | Rocky ocean islands |
Class | Aves |
Type | Bird |
Scientific Name | Spheniscus humboldti |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Weight | 2kg - 5kg (4.4lbs - 11lbs) |
Size (H) | 60cm - 68cm (24in - 27in) |