Macaroni Penguin vs Adelie Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus comparé à Pygoscelis adeliae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Macaroni Penguin Adelie Penguin
Nom scientifique Eudyptes chrysolophus Pygoscelis adeliae
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Vulnerable Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 23,3 cm (9.2 in) 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Poids 4650,0 g (164.02 oz) 5425,0 g (191.36 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Macaroni Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Adelie Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable

Macaroni Penguin

Least Concern

Adelie 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.

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.

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