Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin - Pygoscelis antarcticus


Sightings:

Half Moon Island, South Shetlands, 2.12.2014.
South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula, November/December, 2016.

Notes:

Their facial markings make them distinctive.  They, like Gentoo Penguins, carry pebbles to make a nest.

The following series of images show pair greetings which would strengthen their pair bond.









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