Habitat & Range
Do penguins live in South America?
Yes, several penguin species live in South America. The Magellanic penguin breeds along the coasts of Argentina and Chile, with the largest colony at Punta Tombo in Argentina containing over 200,000 breeding pairs. The Humboldt penguin lives along the Pacific coast of Peru and Chile. Gentoo, chinstrap, and macaroni penguins also breed on islands near the southern tip of the continent and on the Antarctic Peninsula. South America is one of the most penguin-diverse continents, hosting both temperate and sub-Antarctic species.
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