Royal Penguin vs Yellow-eyed Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli compared with Megadyptes antipodes
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Royal Penguin | Yellow-eyed Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes schlegeli | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 25.6 cm (10.1 in) |
| Weight | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) | 5636.666666666667 g (198.83 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
Endangered
Yellow-eyed 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).
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.