Chinstrap Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="pygoscelis-antarcticus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/pygoscelis-antarcticus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/pygoscelis-antarcticus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/pygoscelis-antarcticus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="pygoscelis-antarcticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.1 cm and a weight of 4.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
On this page
حول
Chinstrap Penguin, 68–76 cm, is named for the thin black line under the chin resembling a helmet strap. Breeds on Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands; among the most abundant penguins. Krill specialist; dives to 70 m. Highly vocal and aggressive at colonies. Partially migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 20,1 cm | 7.9 in |
| الوزن | 4105,833333333333 g | 144.83 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 34-40 days. Fledging: 52-60 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| الفصيلة | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Pygoscelis |
| الأنواع | Pygoscelis antarcticus |
Distribution
Chinstrap Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
countries highlighted
External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Chinstrap Penguin endangered?
How does the Chinstrap Penguin nest?
How big is the Chinstrap Penguin?
What order and family does the Chinstrap Penguin belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family