Macaroni Penguin vs Royal Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus в сравнении с Eudyptes schlegeli
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Macaroni Penguin | Royal Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Eudyptes chrysolophus | Eudyptes schlegeli |
| Отряд | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| Семейство | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| Охранный статус | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 23,3 cm (9.2 in) | 24,2 cm (9.5 in) |
| Масса | 4650,0 g (164.02 oz) | 4900,0 g (172.84 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Vulnerable
Macaroni Penguin
Least Concern
Royal Penguin
About These Birds
Macaroni Penguin
Macaroni Penguin, 70–75 cm, is the most numerous penguin species globally — over 18 million individuals. Breeds on sub-Antarctic islands from South Georgia to Heard Island. Black head with bright orange-yellow crest that meets above the bill. Krill specialist and piscivore; dives to 100 m. Vulnerable; declining.
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).