Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
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Snares Penguin, 50–63 cm, breeds only on the Snares Islands, a tiny New Zealand sub-Antarctic archipelago. Bold yellow crest meeting above bill, pink facial skin, red-pink bill. Piscivore and krill feeder. Vulnerable; limited to a single island group making it inherently at risk from any catastrophe.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 3191.6666666666665 g | 112.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 31-37 days. Fledging: 75 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes (Penguins) |
| Family | Spheniscidae (Penguins) |
| Genus | Eudyptes |
| Species | Eudyptes robustus |
Distribution
Snares Penguin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Spheniscidae family