Snares Penguin vs Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Eudyptes sclateri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Erect-crested Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Eudyptes sclateri |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 5529.0 g (195.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Endangered
Erect-crested Penguin
About These Birds
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.
Erect-crested Penguin
Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.