Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes)

Family
Spheniscidae (Penguins)

Size
65 - 76 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)

Abundance (Guide)
Estimated population, less than 4000.

Habitat
Forests, scrub, shorelines.

Range (Guide)

New Zealand (B), Southwest Pacific (B) (NB).

Eastern and south-eastern South I, Stewart I, Codfish I, Auckland I and Campbell I.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 4,800 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
Habitat degradation, predation by introduced animals such as ferret Mustela furo, stoat Mustela erminea and cats, the the main threats. Human disturbance (tourists) at breeding colonies, avian malaria or biotoxins, fishing nets, accidental fires, may also be threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Mainly fish, with some squid.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) [XC41930]
by Fernand DEROUSSEN from Katiki Point, Otago, New Zealand (song)

Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) [XC152992]
by id from Ahuriri Flat, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand (song)

Nest
On slopes and among rocks in forests or scrub areas near the coast.

Eggs (Guide)
2. Incubation: about 39 - 51 days.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) - 10 files

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