Fiordland Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus comparé à Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Fiordland Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Poids | 3755,0 g (132.45 oz) | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
Fiordland Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
Fiordland Penguin
Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.
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.