Royal Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli compared with Spheniscus humboldti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Royal Penguin | Humboldt Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes schlegeli | Spheniscus humboldti |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 24.2 cm (9.5 in) | 21.0 cm (8.3 in) |
| Weight | 4900.0 g (172.84 oz) | 4416.666666666667 g (155.79 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
Vulnerable
Humboldt 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).
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.