Yellow-eyed penguin - Wikipedia
The yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), known also as hoiho, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. [2] [3] It is the sole extant species in the genus Megadyptes. Previously thought closely related to the little penguin (Eudyptula minor), molecular research has shown it more closely related to penguins of the genus Eudyptes.
Distribution and habitat - Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust
Hoiho live in native coastal forests, scrub or dense flax, although they also use pasture and exotic vegetation. Nest sites are carefully selected – a suitable site should have a solid back such as a log, rock or flax plant, and provide shelter from harsh weather and the heat of the sun.
Yellow-eyed penguin/hoiho: Sea and shore birds - Department …
Unique to New Zealand, the hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. Found in: South-east South Island and on Banks Peninsula, Stewart Island/Rakiura and its outliers, the Auckland Islands and Campbell Island.
Yellow-Eyed Penguin - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
The yellow-eyed penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), known also as hoiho or tarakaka, is a species of penguin endemic to New Zealand. Previously thought closely related to the little penguin ( Eudyptula minor ), molecular research has shown it more …
About the hoiho / yellow-eyed penguin - Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust
Hoiho are dependent on both marine and terrestrial habitats. The land provides nesting habitat as well as loafing, roosting and moulting space. The sea provides food for hoiho and is essential for dispersal and movement between terrestrial habitats.
Yellow-eyed Penguin - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The yellow-eyed penguin, also known by its Maori name, hoiho, is the third largest of all penguin species, averaging around 24 pounds (lb) (11 kilograms (kg)) in weight. It is the only species in the monotypic genus Megadyptes.
HABITAT CONSERVATION - Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust
The Trust’s extensive habitat conservation programme has seen numerous native trees and shrubs planted to provide habitat for hoiho. Native vegetation provides shade and privacy for penguins whilst they are nesting, roosting or moulting on land.
Hoiho/yellow-eyed penguin nest numbers down
2 days ago · The Department of Conservation, Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust, Wildlife Hospital Dunedin, Penguin Rescue, Penguin Place and other groups, are all working together (for the above-mentioned predator control, monitoring nests, disease and injury treatment, starvation interventions and planting of native vegetation to restore hoiho habitat). 'Northern ...
Yellow-eyed Penguins - Penguins International
It is known as hoiho to the indigenous Maori of New Zealand, which means “noise-maker.” Common Name: Yellow-eyed Penguin; Hoiho. Scientific name: Megadyptes antipodes. Population: 1,700 breeding pairs. Height and weight: 65 cm and 4.2 kg-8.5 kg. Lifespan: 12-20 years. Conservation status: Endangered. Population Trend: Decreasing.
Yellow-eyed penguin (XYP) - Overview - MPI
They live and breed around the south-east coast of the South island, on Stewart island and in the sub-antarctic Auckland and Campbell islands. They are known to Maori as Hoiho. Standing 65 cm tall and weighing 5 to 6 kg, the yellow-eyed is the fourth largest of the worlds penguins.