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Humboldt penguin

Cessna Penguin Cove·Bird

Humboldt Penguins spend up to 75% of their time in the water. A South American penguin, they are used to warm climates and are known for residing along rocky cliffs and coasts. These penguins prefer to swim in cold-water currents to hunt for fish.

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  • Humboldt penguin
  • Conservation StatusVulnerable
  • Life span15-30 years
  • Body size23.6-26.7 in. tall
  • Native habitat Forests, deserts, and coastal marine areas of Chile and Peru
  • DietFish
Grey gull Inca tern
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