Little Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Eudyptula minor в сравнении с Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Little Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Научное название Eudyptula minor Pygoscelis antarcticus
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 13,4 cm (5.3 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Масса 1321,6666666666667 g (46.62 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Little Penguin only

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Chinstrap Penguin only

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Охранный статус

Least Concern

Little Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

Little Penguin

Little Penguin, 30–40 cm, is the world's smallest penguin, found in southern Australia and New Zealand. Blue-grey upperparts, white below. Returns to burrows only after dark to avoid aerial predators. Piscivore; dives to 70 m for small fish and cephalopods. Resident near breeding sites year-round.

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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