Fiordland Penguin vs Macaroni Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Macaroni Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Macaroni Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Macaroni Penguin
51-77 cm
3.3-6.6 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Macaroni Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Eudyptes chrysolophus |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 51-77 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 3.3-6.6 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 8-15 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~6,300,000 pairs |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Krill, Squid, Small fish, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Rocky, cliff-bound coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, South Sandwich Islands |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Eudyptes |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableMacaroni Penguin
VulnerableScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes chrysolophus
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Macaroni Penguin
51-77 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Macaroni Penguin
3.3-6.6 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Macaroni Penguin
8-15 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Macaroni Penguin
~6,300,000 pairs
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Macaroni Penguin
Krill, Squid, Small fish, Crustaceans
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Macaroni Penguin
Rocky, cliff-bound coastlines, Sub-Antarctic islands
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Macaroni Penguin
South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, South Sandwich Islands
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Macaroni Penguin
Eudyptes
About Each Species
Fiordland Penguin
Also known as Tawaki, this elusive yellow-crested penguin nests in dense temperate rainforests along New Zealand's Fiordland coast — one of the few penguins to breed in forest environments.
Learn more about Fiordland PenguinMacaroni Penguin
The most numerous penguin species in the world with an estimated 8–12 million breeding pairs, named after the flamboyant 18th-century 'Macaroni' fashion trend. Despite their huge numbers, they are Vulnerable due to rapid declines.
Learn more about Macaroni PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or Macaroni Penguin?
The Macaroni Penguin is larger, standing up to 77cm tall compared to the Fiordland Penguin's 71cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Macaroni Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Macaroni Penguin is "Vulnerable".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Macaroni Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Macaroni Penguins are found in South Georgia, Falkland Islands, Crozet Islands, Kerguelen Islands, Heard Island, South Sandwich Islands.