Snares Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Pygoscelis antarcticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Chinstrap Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Pygoscelis antarcticus |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 20.1 cm (7.9 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Least Concern
Chinstrap 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.
Chinstrap Penguin
Chinstrap Penguin, 68–76 cm, is named for the thin black line under the chin resembling a helmet strap. Breeds on Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands; among the most abundant penguins. Krill specialist; dives to 70 m. Highly vocal and aggressive at colonies. Partially migratory.