Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes filholi comparado con Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Eastern Rockhopper Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nombre científico Eudyptes filholi Pygoscelis antarcticus
Orden Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Familia Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Estado de conservación Not Evaluated Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Peso 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin only

Ninguno

Chinstrap Penguin only

Ninguno

Estado de conservación

Not Evaluated

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, including Kerguelen and Campbell Island. Narrower supercilium stripe than Macaroni Penguin. Krill and fish feeder; aggressive and agile on rocky terrain. Vulnerable; declining.

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.

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