Adelie Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae в сравнении с Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Adelie Penguin Magellanic Penguin
Научное название Pygoscelis adeliae Spheniscus magellanicus
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 18,9 cm (7.4 in) 21,9 cm (8.6 in)
Масса 5425,0 g (191.36 oz) 4585,0 g (161.73 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Adelie Penguin only

Нет

Magellanic Penguin only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic 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.

Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.

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