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Yellow-eyed Penguins

About the Yellow-eyed Penguin

The yellow-eyed penguin, also known as hoiho (scientific name: Megadyptes antipodes), is one of the rarest and most distinctive penguin species worldwide.

They have a yellow band of feathers that runs from their eyes around the back of their head.

Yellow-eyed penguins are solitary and prefer nesting in secluded areas away from other penguins. They usually breed between August and March.

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Commonality of Yellow-eyed Penguins

They are one of the rarest penguins in the world.

Protection & Threats

Various conservation efforts are in place to protect their habitats, control predators, and reduce human impact. Breeding programs and habitat restoration projects are also ongoing.