Yellow-eyed Penguin

Also known as Megadyptes antipodes, Bird of the Year 2020, Yellow eyed penguin, hoiho

species of bird

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The yellow-eyed penguin is a species of penguin found in New Zealand, distinguished by its distinctive yellow eyes and markings. As one of the world's rarest penguins, it is important for understanding penguin biodiversity and serves as an indicator of the health of New Zealand's marine ecosystems.

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Species

Endangered

yellow-eyed penguin

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderSphenisciformes
FamilySpheniscidae

Habitatmarine

via IUCN

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The yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), known also as hoiho, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. It is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes, from Ancient Greek μέγας (mégas), meaning "large", and δύπτης (dúptes), meaning "diver".

Previously thought closely related to the little penguin (Eudyptula minor), molecular research has shown it more closely related to penguins of the genus Eudyptes. Like most penguins, it is mainly piscivorous.