Royal Penguin vs Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli compared with Eudyptes sclateri
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Royal Penguin | Erect-crested Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes schlegeli | Eudyptes sclateri |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) |
| Weight | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) | 5529.0 g (195.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
Endangered
Erect-crested Penguin
About These Birds
Royal Penguin
Royal Penguin, 65–76 cm, breeds exclusively on Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean. Like Macaroni Penguin but with a white (not black) face — the most obvious distinction. Crested penguin; krill and fish feeder. Vulnerable; breeds in one of the world's largest seabird colonies (~800,000 pairs).
Erect-crested Penguin
Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.