Fiordland Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus مقارنةً بـ Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Fiordland Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
الاسم العلمي Eudyptes pachyrhynchus Pygoscelis antarcticus
الرتبة Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
الفصيلة Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
حالة الحفاظ Near Threatened Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 31,1 cm (12.2 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
الوزن 3755,0 g (132.45 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Fiordland Penguin only

Chinstrap Penguin only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Near Threatened

Fiordland Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Fiordland Penguin

Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.

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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