Northern Rockhopper Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi compared with Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Northern Rockhopper Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes moseleyi | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 2850.0 g (100.53 oz) | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Least Concern
Royal 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.
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).