Chinstrap Penguin vs Galapagos Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus ile kıyaslandığında Spheniscus mendiculus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Özellik Chinstrap Penguin Galapagos Penguin
Bilimsel Ad Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus mendiculus
Takım Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Familya Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
Koruma Durumu Least Concern Endangered
Uzunluk
Kanat Açıklığı 20,1 cm (7.9 in) 16,6 cm (6.5 in)
Ağırlık 4105,833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 2040,0 g (71.96 oz)
Beslenme -- --
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Ortak Yaşam Alanları

Chinstrap Penguin only

Hiçbiri

Galapagos Penguin only

Hiçbiri

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Endangered

Galapagos 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.

Galapagos Penguin

Galápagos Penguin, 49–53 cm, is the only penguin that breeds north of the equator. Restricted to the Galápagos Islands and dependent on Humboldt Current upwelling. Banded black-and-white with a horseshoe breast band. Piscivore; dives for sardines and mullet. Endangered; highly vulnerable to El Niño events.

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