Adelie Penguin vs Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae comparé à Pygoscelis papua

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Adelie Penguin Gentoo Penguin
Nom scientifique Pygoscelis adeliae Pygoscelis papua
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 25,2 cm (9.9 in)
Poids 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 6225,0 g (219.58 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Adelie Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Gentoo Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Gentoo Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin, 75–90 cm, is the fastest swimming penguin, reaching 36 km/h. Distinctive white eye-stripe and orange-red bill; tail bobs from side to side while walking. Breeds from Falklands to Antarctic Peninsula. Piscivore and krill feeder; dives to 200 m. Population expanding southward with warming.

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