Snares Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie 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.
Adelie Penguin
Adélie Penguin, 46–71 cm, is a quintessential Antarctic penguin, breeding in large colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands. Classic tuxedo pattern with a distinctive white eye ring. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 175 m. Migratory; travels up to 300 km on sea ice to winter grounds.