Penguin Species
New Zealand contains 6 of Penguin species. These include Erect-crested Penguin, Fiordland Penguin, Little Penguin, and 3 others.
Erect-crested Penguin
Eudyptes sclateri
The erect-crested penguin, known in Māori as tawaki a hī, is a charismatic native of New Zealand's subantarctic islands....
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
The Fiordland penguin, or Tawaki, is a charismatic native of New Zealand's southwestern coasts. About the size of a smal...
Little Penguin
Eudyptula minor
The Little Penguin, or Kororā in Māori, is one of three of New Zealand's breeding penguin species. These charming, pint...
Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
The Snares Penguin, is a charismatic native of New Zealand. This medium-sized penguin stands about 50-70 cm tall, cuttin...
Southern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes chrysocome
The southern rockhopper penguin is a charismatic native of New Zealand's subantarctic islands. These plucky penguins are...
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes antipodes
The Yellow-eyed Penguin, or Hoiho in Māori, is a charismatic native of New Zealand's southern coasts. Standing tall at a...