StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height56 cm
Weight3100 g
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"Snares Penguins can make a variety of vocal noises, from hisses to trumpeting sounds audible from far out at sea."
Field Guide
Snares Penguin
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The Snares Penguin, is a charismatic native of New Zealand. This medium-sized penguin stands about 50-70 cm tall, cutting a dapper figure with its tuxedo-like plumage and distinctive yellow crest. It is endemic to the subantarctic Snares Island.
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