Adelie Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin
Pygoscelis adeliae comparé à Spheniscus magellanicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Adelie Penguin | Magellanic Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pygoscelis adeliae | Spheniscus magellanicus |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) | 21,9 cm (8.6 in) |
| Poids | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) | 4585,0 g (161.73 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Adelie Penguin only
Aucun(e)
Magellanic Penguin only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
Least Concern
Magellanic 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.
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.