Important new genetic research reveals that New Zealand's bird of the year is actually three subspecies, and this could help ...

Widely considered an underdog, the valiant hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) has smashed the feathered ceiling to win Bird of the Year, a first for seabirds in the competition's 14 year history. For much of ...

Story by Rebecca Cairns, CNN; Video by Hazel Pfeifer, CNN Sassy, hardy, and vicious: that’s how yellow-eyed penguins are fondly described by the people who spend their days working with them. “(They) ...

Genetic analysis of the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed penguin, has revealed that this species is in fact made up of three distinct subspecies – knowledge that could be crucial in preventing ...

The yellow-eyed penguin, known as hoiho, secured New Zealand’s Bird of the Year award, drawing attention to its endangered status. With a population drop of 78% in 15 years, this recognition is timely ...

Sept. 16 (UPI) --A golden-eyed, endangered penguin has once again been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year after a competition involving bird costumes, craft beer and Dr. Jane Goodall. The hoiho or ...

A rare, smelly and yellow-eyed penguin species has been crowned New Zealand’s bird of the year for the second time in less than a decade. The hoiho, which translates as “noise shouter” in the Maori ...

A small yellow-eyed penguin has won New Zealand's Bird of the Year contest with 6,328 votes. The hoiho is a threatened bird species with less than 5,000 penguins remaining, known for its shrill call ...

Bird of the Year: Winner - hoiho, yellow-eyed penguin with 12,022 votes. Video / Hoiho for Bird of the Year / Dunedin NZ Hoiho has been crowned the Bird of the Year. Its the first win for seabirds in ...