Adelie Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae 对比 Spheniscus magellanicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Adelie Penguin Magellanic Penguin
学名 Pygoscelis adeliae Spheniscus magellanicus
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保护状况 Least Concern Least Concern
体长
翼展 18.9 cm (7.4 in) 21.9 cm (8.6 in)
体重 5425.0 g (191.36 oz) 4585.0 g (161.73 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2 1-2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Adelie Penguin only

Magellanic Penguin only

保护状况

Least Concern

Adelie Penguin

Least Concern

Magellanic 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.

Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin, 61–76 cm, breeds in large colonies on the coasts of southern Argentina, Chile, and the Falkland Islands. Two black breast bands, white facial stripe. Migratory; winters northward to southeastern Brazil and the Chilean coast. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and squid. Near Threatened.

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