Southern Rockhopper Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome comparé à Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Southern Rockhopper Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nom scientifique Eudyptes chrysocome Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 19,6 cm (7.7 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Poids 2615,0 g (92.24 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Southern Rockhopper Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Chinstrap Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

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.

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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