Yellow-eyed Penguin vs Adelie Penguin

Megadyptes antipodes 对比 Pygoscelis adeliae

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Yellow-eyed Penguin Adelie Penguin
学名 Megadyptes antipodes Pygoscelis adeliae
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保护状况 Endangered Least Concern
体长
翼展 25.6 cm (10.1 in) 18.9 cm (7.4 in)
体重 5636.666666666667 g (198.83 oz) 5425.0 g (191.36 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Yellow-eyed Penguin only

Adelie Penguin only

保护状况

Endangered

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

About These Birds

Yellow-eyed Penguin

Yellow-eyed Penguin, 56–78 cm, is one of the world's rarest penguins, endemic to southeastern New Zealand and sub-Antarctic islands. Distinctive yellow iris and yellow band behind the eye. Piscivore; dives to 120 m for blue cod and opalfish. Endangered; threatened by habitat loss, introduced predators, and fisheries bycatch.

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.

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