This is a Humbolt Penguin, their normal breeding grounds are found on the pacific coast in Northern Chile and Peru. Human disturbance and over fishing of one of their main dietary fish the Peruvian Anchovy (Engraulis ringens) has caused significant declines. This species is now listed as Endangered.
This paticular one was part of a captive population at Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse NY.
Comments
fine portrait!!
Thank you dedmanshootn!
– Robert Miesner
He’s very handsome! Nice.
Thanks sillyfrog!
– Robert Miesner
A beautiful shot,Robert!
Thank you Lance!
– Robert Miesner
Oh this is wonderful!
Thank you rodeorose!
– Robert Miesner
Excellent.Nice work Bob.
Thank you wazza!
– Robert Miesner
Adorable close-up of this penguin. The colours show up so well against the snowy background. I would love to see one in person one day.
Thank you Barb! I would love to see one in the wild someday myself.
– Robert Miesner
Fabulous close-up of this adorable penguin. Beautiful work!
Thank you Susan!
– Robert Miesner
superb shot
Thank you Robert!
– Robert Miesner
February 7, 2011
Thank you, I’m honored!
– Robert Miesner
congrats on the feature. perfect pengy portrait
Thank you dedmanshootn!
– Robert Miesner