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Chinstrap penguin
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Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica). An adult chinstrap penguin stands over a fluffy gray chick in a nest made of stones in Antarctica. Chinstrap penguins among Antarctic icebergs. A group of chinstrap penguins stands and rests on a floating ice floe surrounded by dark Antarctic water. Penguin head shapes
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Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica).
Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica).

Chinstrap penguin

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Also known as: Pygoscelis antarctica, Pygoscelis antarcticus, bearded penguin, ringed penguin(Show More)
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Chinstrap penguin, (Pygoscelis antarctica), species of penguin (order Sphenisciformes) characterized by a cap of black plumage on the top of the head, a white face, and a fine, continuous band of black feathers that extends from one side of the head to the other across each cheek and under the chin. The common name of the species derives from the presence of this “chinstrap” of black feathers. Other distinguishing features include a fine ring of...

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