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Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Named for the thin black line running under its chin like a helmet strap, the Chinstrap Penguin breeds in huge colonies across Antarctic and sub-Antarctic islands. These bold, noisy penguins are skilled rock-hopping climbers. They feed primarily on krill, often foraging closer to shore than other Antarctic penguin species.
Fun Fact
Chinstrap Penguins take thousands of microsleeps per day, each lasting just 4 seconds.
Attributes
TypePenguin
Habitatcoastal, tundra
SizeMedium
Dietcrustaceans
FlightFlightless
Colorsblack, white
MigratoryNo
ContinentsAntarctica, South America
Nest Typescrape
ConservationLeast Concern
Difficulty: hard