Adelie Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae в сравнении с Spheniscus humboldti

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Adelie Penguin Humboldt Penguin
Научное название Pygoscelis adeliae Spheniscus humboldti
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 4416,666666666667 g (155.79 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Adelie Penguin only

Нет

Humboldt Penguin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Vulnerable

Humboldt Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.

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