Northern Rockhopper Penguin vs Snares Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi compared with Eudyptes robustus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Rockhopper Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes moseleyi | Eudyptes robustus |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
About These Birds
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.
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.