Erect-crested Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptes sclateri comparado com Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Erect-crested Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Nome científico Eudyptes sclateri Pygoscelis antarcticus
Ordem Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Família Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Estado de conservação Endangered Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 22,3 cm (8.8 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Peso 5529,0 g (195.03 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Erect-crested Penguin only

Chinstrap Penguin only

Nenhum

Estado de conservação

Endangered

Erect-crested Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Erect-crested Penguin

Erect-crested Penguin, 67–70 cm, breeds only on Bounty and Antipodes Islands southeast of New Zealand. Distinctive erect, brush-like yellow crest standing upright from eye to crown. Forages at sea for fish and squid; breeding biology poorly known due to remote location. Endangered; declining.

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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