Emperor Penguin vs Adelie Penguin
Aptenodytes forsteri 对比 Pygoscelis adeliae
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Emperor Penguin | Adelie Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Aptenodytes forsteri | Pygoscelis adeliae |
| 目 | Sphenisciformes | Sphenisciformes |
| 科 | Spheniscidae | Spheniscidae |
| 保护状况 | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| 体长 | 115.0 cm (45.3 in) | — |
| 翼展 | 76.0 cm (29.9 in) | 18.9 cm (7.4 in) |
| 体重 | 30000.0 g (1058.22 oz) | 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) |
| 食性 | Primarily Antarctic silverfish, krill, and squid. The deepest-diving bird, reaching depths over 500 meters and … | -- |
| 产卵数 | 1 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic pack ice and surrounding Southern Ocean. The only penguin species that breeds during the Antarctic winter.
Song & Call Comparison
Emperor Penguin
Loud, resonant trumpeting calls used for individual recognition in dense colonies. Each bird's call is unique in frequency. Also gives softer contact 'braying' notes.
Adelie Penguin
Geographic Range & Migration
Emperor Penguin
Antarctic continent and surrounding sea ice. Breeding colonies are found along the entire Antarctic coastline.
Adelie Penguin
保护状况
Emperor Penguin
Adelie Penguin
How to Tell Them Apart
Emperor Penguin
Black head, chin, and dorsal side with white belly. Bright yellow-orange ear patches fade to pale yellow on the upper breast.
Long, slightly decurved bill — black with orange or pink mandible stripe
Adelie Penguin
About These Birds
Emperor Penguin
体型最大、最重的企鹅。在南极冬季零下60摄氏度的环境中繁殖。雄鸟孵卵约65天，期间完全禁食。
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.