Southern Rockhopper Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome comparado com Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Southern Rockhopper Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudyptes chrysocome | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservação | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 19,6 cm (7.7 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | 2615,0 g (92.24 oz) | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Vulnerable
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Southern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Falkland Islands and southern South American sub-Antarctic islands. Characteristic yellow plume starts above the eye, vivid red eyes and bill. Leaps with both feet together over boulders. Krill and fish feeder; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining populations.
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.