Yellow-eyed Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes से तुलना Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

विशेषता Yellow-eyed Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
वैज्ञानिक नाम Megadyptes antipodes Pygoscelis antarcticus
गण Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
कुल Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
संरक्षण स्थिति Endangered Least Concern
लंबाई
पंखों का फैलाव 25.6 cm (10.1 in) 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
वजन 5636.666666666667 g (198.83 oz) 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
आहार -- --
अंडों की संख्या 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

साझा आवास

Yellow-eyed Penguin only

कोई नहीं

Chinstrap Penguin only

कोई नहीं

संरक्षण स्थिति

Endangered

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Yellow-eyed Penguin, 56–78 cm, is one of the world's rarest penguins, endemic to southeastern New Zealand and sub-Antarctic islands. Distinctive yellow iris and yellow band behind the eye. Piscivore; dives to 120 m for blue cod and opalfish. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and fisheries bycatch.

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.

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