Fiordland Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus comparado com Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Fiordland Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservação | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 31,1 cm (12.2 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | 3755,0 g (132.45 oz) | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Near Threatened
Fiordland Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
Fiordland Penguin
Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.
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.