Royal Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli comparé à Spheniscus magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Royal Penguin | Magellanic Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Eudyptes schlegeli | Spheniscus magellanicus |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) | 21,9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Poids | 4900,0 g (172.84 oz) | 4585,0 g (161.73 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Royal Penguin only
Aucun(e)
Magellanic Penguin only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
Least Concern
Magellanic Penguin
About These Birds
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).
Magellanic Penguin
Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.