Adelie Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae مقارنةً بـ Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Adelie Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
الاسم العلمي Pygoscelis adeliae Pygoscelis antarcticus
الرتبة Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
الفصيلة Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Least Concern
الطول
طول الجناح 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
الوزن 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Adelie Penguin only

بلا

Chinstrap Penguin only

بلا

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Adelie Penguin

Adélie Penguin, 46–71 cm, is a quintessential Antarctic penguin, breeding in large colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands. Classic tuxedo pattern with a distinctive white eye ring. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 175 m. Migratory; travels up to 300 km on sea ice to winter grounds.

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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