Little Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptula minor compared with Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eudyptula minor | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Order | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm (5.3 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Weight | 1321.6666666666667 g (46.62 oz) | 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
Little Penguin
Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.
Adelie Penguin
Adélie Penguin, 46–71 cm, is a quintessential Antarctic penguin, breeding in large colonies on the Antarctic continent and nearby islands. Classic tuxedo pattern with a distinctive white eye ring. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 175 m. Migratory; travels up to 300 km on sea ice to winter grounds.