Chinstrap Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus в сравнении с Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика Chinstrap Penguin Magellanic Penguin
Научное название Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus magellanicus
Отряд Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Семейство Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Охранный статус Least Concern Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 21,9 cm (8.6 in)
Масса 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 4585,0 g (161.73 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

Chinstrap Penguin only

Нет

Magellanic Penguin only

Охранный статус

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic 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.

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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