Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="spheniscus-humboldti"></birdfyi-bird>The Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 4.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 21,0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 4416,666666666667 g | 155.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: BU,CR. Incubation: 40 days. Fledging: 80 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Familya | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Spheniscus |
| Türler | Spheniscus humboldti |
Distribution
Humboldt Penguin has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family