Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus)

Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus)
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Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus)
About Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Pelicans
- Family: Penguins
The chinstrap penguin 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 as if it were wearing a black helmet. Due to its loud, harsh call, other common names include ringed penguin, bearded penguin, and stonecracker penguin.
Source: Wikipedia
Lifelists
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2021-12-02
South Georgia Island - Cooper Bay, Antarctica -
2021-12-03
Drake Passage, Antarctica -
2021-12-05
Antarctica - Elephant Island, Antarctica