Chinstrap Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus comparé à Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Chinstrap Penguin Magellanic Penguin
Nom scientifique Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus magellanicus
Ordre Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Famille Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 21,9 cm (8.6 in)
Poids 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 4585,0 g (161.73 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Chinstrap Penguin only

Aucun(e)

Magellanic Penguin only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic 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.

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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