About the Snares Penguin
The Snares penguin, also known as the Snares crested penguin and the Snares Islands penguin, is a penguin from New Zealand. The species breeds on the Snares Islands, a group of islands off the southern coast of the South Island. It is a yellow-crested penguin, with a size of 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) and a weight of 2.5–4 kg (5.5–8.8 lb). It has dark blue-black upper parts and white underparts. It has a bright yellow eyebrow-stripe which extends over the eye to form a drooping, bushy crest. It has bare pink skin at the base of its large red-brown bill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptes robustus |
| Species Codes | snapen1, SNPE, SCPE |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snares Penguin belong to?
The Snares Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
What is the conservation status of the Snares Penguin?
The Snares Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Snares Penguin?
The Snares penguin, also known as the Snares crested penguin and the Snares Islands penguin, is a penguin from New Zealand. The species breeds on the Snares Islands, a group of islands off the southern coast of the South Island. It is a yellow-crested penguin, with a size of 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) ...
Where can I report a Snares Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Snares Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snapen1, or on iNaturalist.
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