Royal Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Eudyptes schlegeli comparado com Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Royal Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Eudyptes schlegeli | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| Ordem | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Família | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) | 18,9 cm (7.4 in) |
| Peso | 4900,0 g (172.84 oz) | 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
Least Concern
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
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).
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.