Fiordland Penguin vs Adelie Penguin

Eudyptes pachyrhynchus в сравнении с Pygoscelis adeliae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Fiordland Penguin Adelie Penguin
Научное название Eudyptes pachyrhynchus Pygoscelis adeliae
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Near Threatened Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 31,1 cm (12.2 in) 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Масса 3755,0 g (132.45 oz) 5425,0 g (191.36 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Fiordland Penguin only

Adelie Penguin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Near Threatened

Fiordland Penguin

Least Concern

Adelie 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.

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.

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