Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eudyptes-pachyrhynchus"></birdfyi-bird>The Fiordland Penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) is a bird species in the family Spheniscidae (penguins), within the order Sphenisciformes (penguins). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.1 cm and a weight of 3.8 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
Fiordland Penguin, 60–67 cm, breeds in the temperate rainforest of Fiordland and Stewart Island, New Zealand — highly unusual habitat for a penguin. Dark upperparts, whitish cheek streaks (3–6). Secretive breeder in coastal caves and tree roots. Piscivore. Vulnerable; threatened by introduced predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.1 cm | 12.2 in |
| Weight | 3755.0 g | 132.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 31-36 days. Fledging: 75 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Species | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus |
Distribution
Fiordland Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family