Southern Rockhopper Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome compared with Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Southern Rockhopper Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes chrysocome | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 2615.0 g (92.24 oz) | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
About These Birds
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Southern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Falkland Islands and southern South American sub-Antarctic islands. Characteristic yellow plume starts above the eye, vivid red eyes and bill. Leaps with both feet together over boulders. Krill and fish feeder; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining populations.
Royal Penguin
Royal Penguin, 65–76 cm, breeds exclusively on Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean. Like Macaroni Penguin but with a white (not black) face — the most obvious distinction. Crested penguin; krill and fish feeder. Vulnerable; breeds in one of the world's largest seabird colonies (~800,000 pairs).