African Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Spheniscus demersus 对比 Pygoscelis antarcticus

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属性 African Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
学名 Spheniscus demersus Pygoscelis antarcticus
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
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) 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
体重 3100.0 g (109.35 oz) 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 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
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Size Comparison

Body Length
African Penguin 60.0 cm
Chinstrap Penguin
翼展
African Penguin 42.0 cm
Chinstrap Penguin 20.1 cm
体重
African Penguin 3100.0 g
Chinstrap Penguin 4105.833333333333 g
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Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

African Penguin only

Chinstrap Penguin only

African Penguin

Rocky coastlines and offshore islands of southern Africa. Nests in burrows, under boulders, or in surface scrapes.

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Song & Call Comparison

African Penguin

鸣唱

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.

Chinstrap Penguin

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Geographic Range & Migration

African Penguin

Coastal southwestern Africa from Namibia to Port Elizabeth, South Africa. The only penguin species breeding in Africa.

Chinstrap Penguin

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保护状况

Endangered

African Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

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How to Tell Them Apart

African Penguin

羽毛

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

Chinstrap Penguin

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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。

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.

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