Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
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Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 4416.666666666667 g | 155.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Species | Spheniscus humboldti |
Distribution
Humboldt Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family