African Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Spheniscus demersus 对比 Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | African Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Spheniscus demersus | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| 保护状况 | Endangered | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 60.0 cm (23.6 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 42.0 cm (16.5 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| 体重 | 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) | 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) |
| 食性 | Small schooling fish, especially sardines and anchovies. Forages within 40 km of the colony, diving … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
African Penguin
Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.
Song & Call Comparison
African Penguin
A loud, donkey-like braying 'waaah-waaah' — hence its nickname 'jackass penguin'. Also gives softer grunts and contact calls at the colony. Highly vocal on breeding beaches.
Adelie Penguin
Geographic Range & Migration
African Penguin
Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.
Adelie Penguin
保护状况
African Penguin
Adelie Penguin
How to Tell Them Apart
African Penguin
Black upperparts and white underparts with a distinctive black horseshoe-shaped band across the breast. Pink patches of bare skin above the eyes help with thermoregulation.
Sturdy, pointed, black bill with a grey band near the tip
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
African Penguin
非洲企鹅（学名Spheniscus demersus）是非洲大陆唯一原生的企鹅物种，又称公驴企鹅，因发出类似驴叫的叫声而得名。体重2-3千克，体长60-70厘米。濒危物种（IUCN红色名录），种群数量持续下降，主要受过度捕捞、石油污染和气候变化威胁。繁殖于南非和纳米比亚沿海岛屿。
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.