Emperor Penguin vs Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri comparé à Eudyptes chrysocome
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Emperor Penguin | Southern Rockhopper Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Aptenodytes forsteri | Eudyptes chrysocome |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | 115,0 cm (45.3 in) | — |
| Envergure | 76,0 cm (29.9 in) | 19,6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Poids | 30000,0 g (1058.22 oz) | 2615,0 g (92.24 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Emperor Penguin only
Aucun(e)
Southern Rockhopper Penguin only
Aucun(e)
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Song & Call Comparison
Emperor Penguin
Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' notes.
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Geographic Range & Migration
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Statut de conservation
Emperor Penguin
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
How to Tell Them Apart
Emperor Penguin
Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.
Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
About These Birds
Emperor Penguin
The emperor penguin is the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species. They breed in the harshest conditions on Earth, enduring Antarctic winter temperatures of -60 C and wind speeds of 200 km/h. Males incubate the single egg on their feet under a brood pouch for about 65 days while fasting.
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Southern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Falkland Islands and southern South American sub-Antarctic islands. Characteristic yellow plume starts above the eye, vivid red eyes and bill. Leaps with both feet together over boulders. Krill and fish feeder; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining populations.