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Chinstrap Penguin

(Pygoscelis antarcticus)

The Detroit Zoo is home to more than 80 penguins of five different species, including chinstraps. Named for the distinctive black line of feathers that extends from cheek to cheek, chinstrap penguins are native to islands along the southern Pacific and Antarctic oceans.

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Quick Facts

Habitat: Polk Penguin Conservation Center

Class: Birds

Conservation Status: Least concern

Size: 28 to 30 inches

Weight: 7 to 13 pounds

Median life expectancy: 25 years

Diet: Primarily krill, small amounts of fish and crustaceans

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August 14, 2025

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