Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin (<em>Spheniscus humboldti</em>) is a species of Penguins (<em>Spheniscidae</em>) in the order Penguins.
Overview
Humboldt Penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a species of Penguins (Spheniscidae) in the order Penguins. A penguin of the Humboldt Current, with a broad black chest band and pink bare facial patches; nests in guano burrows; endangered due to guano harvesting and fishing pressure.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Spheniscus; binomial: Spheniscus humboldti; authority: Meyen, 1834. Typical size: 65-70cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
