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[[File:Chinstrap penguin-Deception.jpg|thumb|right|Chinstrap Penguin on Deception Island.]] | [[File:Chinstrap penguin-Deception.jpg|thumb|right|Chinstrap Penguin on Deception Island.]] | ||
The '''chinstrap penguin''' (''Pygoscelis antarcticus'') is a species of penguin which inhabits a variety of islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and the [[Southern Ocean|Antarctic Ocean]]. Its name derives from the narrow black band under its head which makes it appear as if it were wearing a black helmet, making it one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other common names are "ringed penguin", "bearded penguin", and "stonecracker penguin" due to its harsh call. | The '''chinstrap penguin''' (''Pygoscelis antarcticus'') is a species of [[penguin]] which inhabits a variety of islands and shores in the Southern Pacific and the [[Southern Ocean|Antarctic Ocean]]. Its name derives from the narrow black band under its head which makes it appear as if it were wearing a black helmet, making it one of the most easily identified types of penguin. Other common names are "ringed penguin", "bearded penguin", and "stonecracker penguin" due to its harsh call. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||