Macaroni Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus compared with Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Macaroni Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes chrysolophus | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 4650.0 g (164.02 oz) | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Macaroni Penguin
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
About These Birds
Macaroni Penguin
Macaroni Penguin, 70–75 cm, is the most numerous penguin species globally — over 18 million individuals. Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands from South Georgia to Heard Island. Black head with bright orange-yellow crest that meets above the bill. Krill specialist and piscivore; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining.
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).