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A close up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

Yellow eyed penguin, detail on a New Zealand 5 dollar bill.

Yellow-eyed Penguin (also known as Hoiho, La. Megadyptes antipodes) at Curio Bay, The Catlins, South Island, New Zealand. The adult penguins wade ashore through the surf of the South Pacific Ocean to feed their young.

A close up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

A close up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

A yellow-eyed penguin walking

A pair of Yellow-Eyed penguins stand at the ocean's edge

A close up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

Endangered New Zealand Hoiho Yellow Eyed Penguin

A close up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

A group of three Yellow-eyed penguins or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) heading back to the nest (from the sea) at the Katiki Point breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. Endangered species; endemic to New Zealand.

A close-up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) in its natural habitat on the Otago Peninsula, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) or Hoiho is a penguin native to New Zealand. 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 other penguins, it is mainly piscivorous.

A yellow-eyed penguin stands on grass

A close-up portrait of an adult Yellow-eyed penguin or hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes) in its natural habitat at the Katiki Point Lighthouse breeding colony, in South Island, New Zealand. An endangered species, endemic to New Zealand.

This heartwarming photo captures a pair of adult Yellow-eyed penguins, also known as hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes), engaging in a preening session at their breeding colony in Katiki Point, Otago, Southland, New Zealand. The two penguins, distinguished by their yellow eyes and stripe, are standing on a grassy, rocky slope with lush greenery in the background. One penguin gently preens the other, showcasing their close bond and mutual grooming behavior, which is crucial for maintaining their feathers and strengthening pair bonds. As an endangered and endemic species to New Zealand, this image highlights the intimate and nurturing aspects of their lives, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts to protect these unique and vulnerable birds.

The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) or Hoiho is a penguin native to New Zealand. 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 other penguins, it is mainly piscivorous.

A poignant moment of a Yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes) tending to its egg in a nest situated on a grassy slope. The penguin, an endangered species endemic to New Zealand, is carefully positioned over the egg, showcasing its nurturing behavior and the importance of its conservation. The lush green foliage surrounding the nest contrasts with the penguin's distinctive yellow-eyed and greyish-blue plumage. Notably, the photo was taken from a designated track, respecting the natural habitat and minimizing disturbance to the colony, highlighting both the beauty of these creatures and the responsible observation practices necessary for their protection.

An adult Yellow-eyed penguin, also known as hoiho (Megadyptes antipodes), standing alongside its young chick. The adult penguin's distinctive yellow eyes and stripe contrast with the fluffy, brown plumage of the chick, which is vocalizing with its beak wide open. Both birds are set against a background of dry, golden grass, typical of their natural habitat in New Zealand. As an endangered species endemic to New Zealand, this image poignantly highlights the family bonds and the delicate lifecycle of the Yellow-eyed penguin, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts to protect these unique and vulnerable birds.

Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes) are a rare penguin endemic to New Zealand.

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Yellow-eyed penguins are an endangered species endemic to New Zealand.

Pairs of hoiho (yellow-eyed penguins) sometimes preen each other, both to remove parasites and also to reinforce their bond.

Yellow-eyed penguins (Megadyptes antipodes) are a rare penguin endemic to New Zealand.

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