Fiordland Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus compared with Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Fiordland Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm (12.2 in) | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Weight | 3755.0 g (132.45 oz) | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Fiordland Penguin
Least Concern
Royal 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.
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).