Adelie Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin
Pygoscelis adeliae comparado con Spheniscus mendiculus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Adelie Penguin | Galapagos Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Pygoscelis adeliae | Spheniscus mendiculus |
| Orden | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Familia | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) | 16,6 cm (6.5 in) |
| Peso | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) | 2040,0 g (71.96 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
Endangered
Galapagos 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.
Galapagos Penguin
Galápagos Penguin, 49–53 cm, is the only penguin that breeds north of the equator. Restricted to the Galápagos Islands and dependent on Humboldt Current upwelling. Banded black-and-white with a horseshoe breast band. Piscivore; dives for sardines and mullet. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events.