Macaroni Penguin vs Snares Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus comparé à Eudyptes robustus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Macaroni Penguin | Snares Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudyptes chrysolophus | Eudyptes robustus |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 23,3 cm (9.2 in) | 19,6 cm (7.7 in) |
| Poids | 4650,0 g (164.02 oz) | 3191,6666666666665 g (112.58 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
Macaroni Penguin
Vulnerable
Snares Penguin
About These Birds
Macaroni Penguin
Macaroni Penguin, 70–75 cm, is the most numerous penguin species globally — over 18 million individuals. Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands from South Georgia to Heard Island. Black head with bright orange-yellow crest that meets above the bill. Krill specialist and piscivore; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining.
Snares Penguin
Snares Penguin, 50–63 cm, breeds only on the Snares Islands, a tiny New Zealand sub-Antarctic archipelago. Bold yellow crest meeting above bill, pink facial skin, red-pink bill. Piscivore and krill feeder. Vulnerable; limited to a single island group making it inherently at risk from any catastrophe.