The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a medium-sized penguin species native to the coasts of Chile and Peru. Named after the Humboldt Current, a cold-water current in the Pacific Ocean, these penguins have adapted to life in temperate coastal environments.

Humboldt penguins have a black head with a white border running from behind the eye, around the black ear covers and chin, and joining at the throat. They have a blackish-grey back and a white belly with a distinctive black band across the chest.

They nest on islands and rocky coastlines, often in caves or crevices, to protect themselves from predators and extreme weather.

They are primarily found along the coasts of Peru and Chile.