Chinstrap Penguins: The Distinctive Residents of Antarctica
Learn about Chinstrap Penguins, one of Antarctica’s most distinctive penguin species. Discover their fascinating behavior and the challenges posed by climate change.
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Latin description
Pygoscelis antarcticus
The Chinstrap Penguin gets its name from the narrow black band that runs across its face like a "strap." This medium-sized penguin species is found mainly on subantarctic islands and primarily feeds on krill. Its colonies can number in the thousands, occupying rocky coasts.