Northern Rockhopper Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes moseleyi مقارنةً بـ Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Northern Rockhopper Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
الاسم العلمي Eudyptes moseleyi Pygoscelis antarcticus
الرتبة Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
الفصيلة Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
حالة الحفاظ Endangered Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 20,4 cm (8.0 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
الوزن 2850,0 g (100.53 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Northern Rockhopper Penguin only

بلا

Chinstrap Penguin only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered

Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin, 68–76 cm, is named for the thin black line under the chin resembling a helmet strap. Breeds on Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands; among the most abundant penguins. Krill specialist; dives to 70 m. Highly vocal and aggressive at colonies. Partially migratory.

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