Chinstrap Penguin vs Gentoo Penguin
Pygoscelis antarcticus comparé à Pygoscelis papua
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Chinstrap Penguin | Gentoo Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Pygoscelis antarcticus | Pygoscelis papua |
| Ordre | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Famille | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 20,1 cm (7.9 in) | 25,2 cm (9.9 in) |
| Poids | 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) | 6225,0 g (219.58 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Chinstrap Penguin
Least Concern
Gentoo Penguin
About These Birds
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.
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.