Yellow-eyed Penguin vs Adelie Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes в сравнении с Pygoscelis adeliae

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Yellow-eyed Penguin Adelie Penguin
Научное название Megadyptes antipodes Pygoscelis adeliae
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Endangered Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 25,6 cm (10.1 in) 18,9 cm (7.4 in)
Масса 5636,666666666667 g (198.83 oz) 5425,0 g (191.36 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Yellow-eyed Penguin only

Нет

Adelie Penguin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Endangered

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

About These Birds

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Yellow-eyed Penguin, 56–78 cm, is one of the world's rarest penguins, endemic to southeastern New Zealand and sub-Antarctic islands. Distinctive yellow iris and yellow band behind the eye. Piscivore; dives to 120 m for blue cod and opalfish. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and fisheries bycatch.

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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