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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They are one of the rarest penguins in the world.

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.

Climate change and marine ecosystem changes pose significant risks.

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