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Chinstrap Penguin vs Light-Mantled Albatross

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

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Light-Mantled Albatross

Light-Mantled Albatross

Phoebetria palpebrata

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Size

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

0.77 m

Human

1.75 m

Light-Mantled Albatross

Light-Mantled Albatross

0.89 m

Chinstrap PenguinLight-Mantled Albatross
Weight3.5–5.5 kg2.5–3.7 kg
Length68–77 cm76–89 cm
Wingspan58–68 cm1.8–2.15 m
Top Speed27 km/h–
Lifespan15–20 yrs25–40 yrs
Incubation37 days68 days
Offspring1–2 1–1
DietCarnivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernNear Threatened
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationMigratoryMigratory
HabitatCoast, Ocean, pack_ice, islandopen_ocean, island
RegionsAntarcticaAntarctica
FamilySpheniscidaeDiomedeidae
OrderSphenisciformesProcellariiformes