Snares Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin
Eudyptes robustus compared with Spheniscus humboldti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Snares Penguin | Humboldt Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes robustus | Spheniscus humboldti |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) | 4416.666666666667 g (155.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
Vulnerable
Humboldt 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.
Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.