Chinstrap Penguin vs Humboldt Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus 对比 Spheniscus humboldti

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Chinstrap Penguin Humboldt Penguin
学名 Pygoscelis antarcticus Spheniscus humboldti
Sphenisciformes Sphenisciformes
Spheniscidae Spheniscidae
保护状况 Least Concern Vulnerable
体长
翼展 20.1 cm (7.9 in) 21.0 cm (8.3 in)
体重 4105.833333333333 g (144.83 oz) 4416.666666666667 g (155.79 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 2 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

Chinstrap Penguin only

Humboldt Penguin only

保护状况

Least Concern

Chinstrap Penguin

Vulnerable

Humboldt Penguin

About These Birds

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.

Humboldt Penguin

Humboldt Penguin, 56–70 cm, is restricted to the coasts of Peru and Chile, dependent on cold, fish-rich Humboldt Current. Single white facial stripe, large bare skin patch around bill. Piscivore; dives for anchovies and herring. Vulnerable; populations severely reduced by guano harvesting, fishing pressure, and El Niño.

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