Adelie Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae 比較対象 Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Adelie Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
学名 Pygoscelis adeliae Pygoscelis antarcticus
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保全状況 Least Concern Least Concern
体長
翼開長 18.9 cm (7.4 in) 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
体重 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Adelie Penguin only

None

Chinstrap Penguin only

None

保全状況

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap 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.

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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