Little Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptula minor comparé à Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Little Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nom scientifique Eudyptula minor Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 13,4 cm (5.3 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Poids 1321,6666666666667 g (46.62 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Little Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Chinstrap Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Little Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Little Penguin

Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.

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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