Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Snares Penguin
Eudyptes filholi compared with Eudyptes robustus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes filholi | Eudyptes robustus |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | — | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
About These Birds
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, including Kerguelen and Campbell Island. Narrower supercilium stripe than Macaroni Penguin. Krill and fish feeder; aggressive and agile on rocky terrain. Vulnerable; declining.
Snares Penguin
Snares Penguin, 50–63 cm, breeds only on the Snares Islands, a tiny New Zealand sub-Antarctic archipelago. Bold yellow crest meeting above bill, pink facial skin, red-pink bill. Piscivore and krill feeder. Vulnerable; limited to a single island group making it inherently at risk from any catastrophe.