Fiordland Penguin vs Snares Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus compared with Eudyptes robustus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fiordland Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Eudyptes robustus |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm (12.2 in) | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Weight | 3755.0 g (132.45 oz) | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Fiordland Penguin
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
About These Birds
Fiordland Penguin
Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.
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.