Yellow-eyed Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes в сравнении с Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Yellow-eyed Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
Научное название Megadyptes antipodes Pygoscelis antarcticus
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Endangered Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 25,6 cm (10.1 in) 20,1 cm (7.9 in)
Масса 5636,666666666667 g (198.83 oz) 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Yellow-eyed Penguin only

Нет

Chinstrap Penguin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Endangered

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap 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.

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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