Penguins in Peru - penguins of Peru
Penguins in Peru
PERU is home to about 4,000 breeding pairs of
HUMBOLDT PENGUINS.
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Humboldt penguins are found along the Pacific coast of northern Chile and Peru, with one tiny isolated colony further south on the Island of Chiloe. The total world population of Humboldt penguins is around 12,000 breeding pairs, with about 8,000 breeding pairs in Chile and 4,000 pairs in Peru. Populations are in severe decline due to over-fishing, the introduction of non-native predators, and the destruction of breeding sites through the excavation of guano for fertilizer.
Global breeding range of Humboldt Penguins
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