Species Type:
Marine Mammals
Common Name(s):
Humboldt penguins
Size:
Humboldt penguins can grow up to 2.3 feet (28 inches) in height.
Diet:
Humboldt penguins eat anchovies, squid, herring and other bony fishes.
Range & Habitat:
Spending most of their time in coastal waters, Humboldt penguins live along the rocky shores and islands of Peru and Chile on the west coast of South America.
Details:
These flightless birds have black-gray feathers on their arms and back and white feathers on their chest. Around their eyes, Humboldt penguins have a white stripe, connecting at their chin. They also have webbed feet making them fantastic swimmers.