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.

These penguins have a black back, head, and flippers with a white front. Their most distinctive feature is their stiff, erect yellow feather crests that extend from the bill to the top of the head.

Their diet includes krill, squid, and small fish. They forage in the open ocean, often travelling significant distances to find food.