Snares Penguin vs Little Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Eudyptula minor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Little Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Eudyptula minor |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 1321.6666666666667 g (46.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Least Concern
Little 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.
Little Penguin
Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.