Northern Rockhopper Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes moseleyi comparé à Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Northern Rockhopper Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nom scientifique Eudyptes moseleyi Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Endangered Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 20,4 cm (8.0 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Poids 2850,0 g (100.53 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Northern Rockhopper Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Chinstrap Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Endangered

Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Northern Rockhopper Penguin

Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.

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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