Adelie Penguin vs Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae verglichen mit Pygoscelis papua

Side-by-Side Comparison

Merkmal Adelie Penguin Gentoo Penguin
Wissenschaftlicher Name Pygoscelis adeliae Pygoscelis papua
Ordnung Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Familie Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Erhaltungsstatus Least Concern Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Gewicht 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 6225,0 g (219.58 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

Adelie Penguin only

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Gentoo Penguin only

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Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Gentoo Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin, 75–90 cm, is the fastest swimming penguin, reaching 36 km/h. Distinctive white eye-stripe and orange-red bill; tail bobs from side to side while walking. Breeds from Falklands to Antarctic Peninsula. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 200 m. Population expanding southward with warming.

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