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.

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