The Humboldt Penguin is a medium-sized penguin species native to the coasts of South America, particularly along the Humboldt Current in Peru and Chile. They are easily recognized by their black and white plumage, with a distinctive band of black feathers around their face and a white stripe that runs from their eyes to their neck. Humboldt Penguins typically grow to about 24 to 28 inches in height and weigh between 8 to 14 pounds. They are social birds, often found in large colonies, and they primarily feed on fish and other marine life. Their conservation status is currently listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and climate change.