Snares Penguin vs Yellow-eyed Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Megadyptes antipodes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Yellow-eyed Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 5636.666666666667 g (198.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Endangered
Yellow-eyed 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.
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Yellow-eyed Penguin, 56–78 cm, is one of the world's rarest penguins, endemic to southeastern New Zealand and sub-Antarctic islands. Distinctive yellow iris and yellow band behind the eye. Piscivore; dives to 120 m for blue cod and opalfish. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and fisheries bycatch.