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The Chinstrap Penguin (Pygoscelis antarcticus) is a species of penguin which is found in the South Sandwich Islands, Antarctica, the South Orkneys, South Shetland, South Georgia, Bouvet Island, Balleny and Peter I Island. Their name derives from the narrow black band under their heads which makes it appear as if they are wearing black helmets, making them one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other names for them are "Ringed Penguins", "Bearded Penguins", and "Stonecracker Penguins" due to their harsh call. They grow to 68 cm (27 in) and there are approximately 7,500,000 breeding pairs. The average adult weight of a Chinstrap Penguin is 4.5 kg (10 lbs) . Their diet consists of krill (a shrimp-like sea creature) and fish.
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This photo is taken in Decepcion Island, in Antarctica. Cropped format. |
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- SelenE
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(13345) - [2008-04-04 12:38]
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Hi Ferran,
Pose you captured is lovely,so are the POV, details, composition and background. TFS
Greetings,
Selen
Hi Ferran,
Great photo. Very nice composition and details.
TFS
Wei
great shot, nice contrast on this and good focus, loike how they are standing too.
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- lise
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Hi Ferran,
These are rare penguin you got there! Great sharpness and detail, sweet composition.
Well done
Lise
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