Adelie Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae 比較対象 Spheniscus humboldti

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Adelie Penguin Humboldt Penguin
学名 Pygoscelis adeliae Spheniscus humboldti
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保全状況 Least Concern Vulnerable
体長
翼開長 18.9 cm (7.4 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) 4416.666666666667 g (155.79 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Adelie Penguin only

None

Humboldt Penguin only

None

保全状況

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Vulnerable

Humboldt 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.

Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.

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