Birds of the World

Spheniscidae : Penguins

Humboldt Penguin

Spheniscus humboldti

Islas Ballestas, Peru - November 2008

Humboldt Penguin is a resident of the coastal waters of Peru and northern Chile where it nests colonially on islands and rocky coasts.  It is one of only 3 penguin species that venture into tropical waters (the others being Galapagos Penguin and the Jackass Penguin of Southern Africa).


All the above photos taken on Islas Ballestas, Peru - November 2008