Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Least Concern

The Chinstrap Penguin is a flightless seabird of Antarctic Peninsula, South Sandwich Islands, South Orkneys, and nearby Southern Ocean islands. It swims with powerful flipper-like wings, feeds mainly on fish, krill, or squid, and comes ashore or onto ice to breed in colonies. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family

Spheniscidae

Group

Penguins

Range

Chinstrap Penguin Range — Antarctic Peninsula, South Sandwich Islands, South Orkneys, and nearby Southern Ocean islands

Population

≈ 8M

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