Northern Rockhopper Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes moseleyi comparado com Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Northern Rockhopper Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudyptes moseleyi | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 20,4 cm (8.0 in) | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Peso | 2850,0 g (100.53 oz) | 4900,0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
About These Birds
Northern Rockhopper Penguin
Northern Rockhopper Penguin, 45–58 cm, breeds on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island in the South Atlantic and Amsterdam Island in the Indian Ocean. Distinctive yellow and black crest, red bill, red eyes. Krill and fish feeder. Endangered; population has declined dramatically due to ocean warming and food shortages.
Royal Penguin
Royal Penguin, 65–76 cm, breeds exclusively on Macquarie Island in the Southern Ocean. Like Macaroni Penguin but with a white (not black) face — the most obvious distinction. Crested penguin; krill and fish feeder. Vulnerable; breeds in one of the world's largest seabird colonies (~800,000 pairs).