Chinstrap Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus в сравнении с Spheniscus humboldti

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Характеристика Chinstrap Penguin Humboldt Penguin
Научное название Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus humboldti
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Vulnerable
Длина
Размах крыльев 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 21,0 cm (8.3 in)
Масса 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 4416,666666666667 g (155.79 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Chinstrap Penguin only

Нет

Humboldt Penguin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Vulnerable

Humboldt Penguin

About These Birds

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.

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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