Emperor Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri 比較対象 Pygoscelis antarcticus

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属性 Emperor Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
学名 Aptenodytes forsteri Pygoscelis antarcticus
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保全状況 Near Threatened Least Concern
体長 115.0 cm (45.3 in)
翼開長 76.0 cm (29.9 in) 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
体重 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
食性 Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … --
一腹卵数 1 2
Population Trend

Size Comparison

Body Length
Emperor Penguin 115.0 cm
Chinstrap Penguin
翼開長
Emperor Penguin 76.0 cm
Chinstrap Penguin 20.1 cm
体重
Emperor Penguin 30000.0 g
Chinstrap Penguin 4105.833333333333 g

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Emperor Penguin only

None

Chinstrap Penguin only

None

Emperor Penguin

Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.

Song & Call Comparison

Emperor Penguin

さえずり

Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' notes.

Chinstrap Penguin

Geographic Range & Migration

Emperor Penguin

Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.

Chinstrap Penguin

保全状況

Near Threatened

Emperor Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

How to Tell Them Apart

Emperor Penguin

羽毛

Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.

くちばし

Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Emperor Penguin

最大・最重量のペンギンで、南極の-60℃の厳しい環境下で繁殖する。オスが卵を抱いて越冬する。

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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