Penguin Species

Adélie Penguin (Pygoscelis adeliae) are a small and robust species, common along the entire Antarctic coast and easily recognisable by the white ring around their eyes.

African penguins (Spheniscus demersus), also known as jackass penguins due to their donkey-like bray, are a distinctive penguin species native to the southern African coastline.

Chinstrap Penguins (Pygoscelis Antarctica) are named for the narrow black band under their heads, which resembles a helmet strap and are commonly seen throughout the Antarctic region.

Emperor Penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) are the tallest and heaviest of all penguin species. They are known for their impressive breeding colonies on Antarctic ice and usually only possible to see by helicopter or icebreaker. 

The erect-crested penguin (Eudyptes sclateri) is a crested penguin native to the sub-Antarctic regions of New Zealand. Known for their distinctive, upright yellow feather crests, these penguins are remarkable sights.

The Fiordland penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus), also known as the Fiordland crested penguin, is a species native to New Zealand. It is one of the smaller crested penguins known for its distinctive yellow crest.

Galápagos penguins(Spheniscus mendiculus) are a unique penguin species native to the Galápagos Islands. They are the only penguin species found north of the equator, thriving in the archipelago's cooler waters thanks to the cold Humboldt and Cromwell currents. 

Gentoo Penguins (Pygoscelis papua) are noted for their bright red-orange bill and prominent white eye patches. They inhabit subantarctic islands and the Antarctic Peninsula.

The Humboldt penguin (Spheniscus humboldti) is a medium-sized penguin species native to the coasts of Chile and Peru. Named after the Humboldt Current, a cold-water current in the Pacific Ocean, these penguins have adapted to life in temperate coastal environments.

King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) are second only to the emperor in size and are found on subantarctic islands. They are known for their striking orange cheek patches.

Little penguins, also known as little blue penguins or fairy penguins (scientific name: Eudyptula minor), are the smallest penguin species. Their plumage is blue on the back and flippers, with a white belly. This blue colouration gives them the name "little blue penguins."

Macaroni Penguins (Eudyptes chrysolophus) are distinguished by their orange-yellow crests and are among the most numerous penguin species.

Magellanic penguins (Spheniscus magellanicus) are found along the southern coasts of South America. They are known for their banded black-and-white plumage.

Northern Rockhopper penguins (Eudyptes chrysocome) are small, crested penguins known for their distinctive hopping movements over rocks and cliffs.

The Royal penguin (Eudyptes schlegeli) is a species of penguin found predominantly on Macquarie Island, which is located between New Zealand and Antarctica.

The Snares penguin (Eudyptes robustus), also known as the Snares crested penguin, is a species endemic to the Snares Islands, a small group of islands south of New Zealand. These penguins are notable for their striking appearance and unique habitat.

The Southern Rockhopper Penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome) is another captivating penguin species known for its energetic demeanour and distinctive appearance.

The Yellow-eyed Penguin (Megadyptes antipodes), also known as "Hoiho" in Māori, is a rare and endangered penguin species native to New Zealand. It is distinguished by its pale yellow eyes and the bright yellow band of feathers that runs from its eyes around the back of its head. These penguins are primarily found on the southeastern coast of New Zealand's South Island and nearby islands, where they inhabit forested or scrub-covered areas close to the sea.