Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes filholi comparé à Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Eastern Rockhopper Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudyptes filholi | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Poids | — | 4900,0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Not Evaluated
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
About These Birds
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eastern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on sub-Antarctic islands of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, including Kerguelen and Campbell Island. Narrower supercilium stripe than Macaroni Penguin. Krill and fish feeder; aggressive and agile on rocky terrain. Vulnerable; declining.
Royal Penguin
Royal Penguin, 65–76 cm, breeds exclusively on Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean. Like Macaroni Penguin but with a white (not black) face — the most obvious distinction. Crested penguin; krill and fish feeder. Vulnerable; breeds in one of the world's largest seabird colonies (~800,000 pairs).