Chinstrap Penguin
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The Chinstrap Penguin is a species of penguin found in the Southern Hemisphere, named for the thin line of black feathers that runs under its chin like a helmet strap. As a member of the penguin family, it is an important indicator of ocean health and climate change in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic regions where it lives.
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- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Pygoscelis
- Image
- 2220 Pinguine.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
- P9714
- South America
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The chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) is a penguin species that inhabits various islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and the Antarctic Oceans. Its name stems from the narrow black band under its head, which makes it appear to wear a black helmet. Other common names include ringed penguin, bearded penguin, and stonecracker penguin. It is known for its loud, harsh call.
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