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Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica). A chinstrap penguin with a chick Chinstrap penguins among Antarctic icebergs. Antarctic chinstrap penguins on an ice floe. Penguin head shapes
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Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica).
Chinstrap penguin (Pygoscelis antarctica).

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Also known as: Pygoscelis antarctica, Pygoscelis antarcticus, bearded penguin, ringed penguin
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Also called:
ringed penguin or bearded penguin
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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 black skin around each eye and a black bill. The species inhabits the northern part of the Antarctic Peninsula and several Antarctic and subantarctic islands. ...(100 of 524 words)

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