Little Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin
Eudyptula minor verglichen mit Pygoscelis antarcticus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Little Penguin | Chinstrap Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Eudyptula minor | Pygoscelis antarcticus |
| Ordnung | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Familie | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 13,4 cm (5.3 in) | 20,1 cm (7.9 in) |
| Gewicht | 1321,6666666666667 g (46.62 oz) | 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Little Penguin
Least Concern
Chinstrap 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.
Chinstrap Penguin
Chinstrap Penguin, 68–76 cm, is named for the thin black line under the chin resembling a helmet strap. Breeds on Antarctic Peninsula and sub-Antarctic islands; among the most abundant penguins. Krill specialist; dives to 70 m. Highly vocal and aggressive at colonies. Partially migratory.