Eastern Rockhopper Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes filholi comparé à Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Eastern Rockhopper Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nom scientifique Eudyptes filholi Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Poids 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Chinstrap Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

Eastern Rockhopper Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap 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.

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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