Humboldt Penguin
Spheniscus humboldti
An adult Humboldt penguin lives on rocky islands and mainland coasts influenced by the cold Humboldt Current. It is a pursuit diver that propels itself with powerful flippers to catch small fish, squid, and crustaceans. On land it nests in burrows, caves, or sheltered scrapes and defends space with pecks, flipper slaps, and loud braying calls. A notable fact is that the bare pink skin around its face helps release heat in its warm coastal habitat.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- VU
Growth chain
- Humboldt Penguin Chick
- Humboldt Penguin Juvenile
- Humboldt Penguin