Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Chinstrap Penguin vs Little Penguin

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

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

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Little Penguin

Little Penguin

Eudyptula minor

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Size

Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

0.77 m

Human

1.75 m

Little Penguin

Little Penguin

0.45 m

Chinstrap PenguinLittle Penguin
Weight3.5–5.5 kg0.8–1.5 kg
Length68–77 cm30–45 cm
Wingspan58–68 cm19–25 cm
Top Speed27 km/h6 km/h
Lifespan15–20 yrs6–20 yrs
Incubation37 days36 days
Offspring1–2 1–2
DietCarnivorePiscivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalNocturnal
MigrationMigratorySedentary
HabitatCoast, Ocean, pack_ice, islandCoast, Ocean
RegionsAntarcticaOceania
FamilySpheniscidaeSpheniscidae
OrderSphenisciformesSphenisciformes