Adelie Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae comparado com Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Atributo Adelie Penguin Magellanic Penguin
Nome científico Pygoscelis adeliae Spheniscus magellanicus
Ordem Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Família Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Estado de conservação Least Concern Least Concern
Comprimento
Envergadura 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 21,9 cm (8.6 in)
Peso 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 4585,0 g (161.73 oz)
Dieta -- --
Tamanho da postura 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partilhados

Adelie Penguin only

Nenhum

Magellanic Penguin only

Estado de conservação

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.

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