Fiordland Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus comparado com Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Fiordland Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nome científico Eudyptes pachyrhynchus Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordem Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Família Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Estado de conservação Near Threatened Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 31,1 cm (12.2 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Peso 3755,0 g (132.45 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Fiordland Penguin only

Chinstrap Penguin only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened

Fiordland Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap 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.

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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