Chinstrap Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus comparado con Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Chinstrap Penguin Magellanic Penguin
Nombre científico Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus magellanicus
Orden Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Familia Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Estado de conservación Least Concern Least Concern
Longitud
Envergadura 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 21,9 cm (8.6 in)
Peso 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 4585,0 g (161.73 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamaño de la puesta 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Hábitats compartidos

Chinstrap Penguin only

Ninguno

Magellanic Penguin only

Estado de conservación

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.

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