Fiordland Penguin vs Magellanic Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Magellanic Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Magellanic Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Magellanic Penguin
61-76 cm
2.7-6.5 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Magellanic Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Spheniscus magellanicus |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 61-76 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 2.7-6.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 25-30 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~1,800,000 pairs |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Fish, Squid, Crustaceans, Krill |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Coastal burrows, Rocky shores, Grasslands |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Southern Brazil |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Spheniscus |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableMagellanic Penguin
Least ConcernScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus magellanicus
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Magellanic Penguin
61-76 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Magellanic Penguin
2.7-6.5 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Magellanic Penguin
25-30 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Magellanic Penguin
~1,800,000 pairs
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Magellanic Penguin
Fish, Squid, Crustaceans, Krill
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Magellanic Penguin
Coastal burrows, Rocky shores, Grasslands
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Magellanic Penguin
Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Southern Brazil
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Magellanic Penguin
Spheniscus
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 PenguinMagellanic Penguin
Named after Ferdinand Magellan who first spotted them in 1520, these medium-sized South American penguins are among the most migratory penguin species, with distinctive two black bands between head and breast.
Learn more about Magellanic PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or Magellanic Penguin?
The Magellanic Penguin is larger, standing up to 76cm tall compared to the Fiordland Penguin's 71cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Magellanic Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Magellanic Penguin is "Least Concern".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Magellanic Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Magellanic Penguins are found in Argentina, Chile, Falkland Islands, Southern Brazil.