Adelie Penguin vs Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae 对比 Pygoscelis antarcticus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Adelie Penguin Chinstrap Penguin
学名 Pygoscelis adeliae Pygoscelis antarcticus
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 18.9 cm (7.4 in) 20.1 cm (7.9 in)
体重 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Adelie Penguin only

Chinstrap Penguin only

保护状况

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

About These Birds

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.

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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