Eastern Rockhopper Penguin
Eudyptes filholi
Data DeficientAves · Sphenisciformes · Spheniscidae
About
The eastern rockhopper penguin, also known as the tawaki kaipiki toka, is a crested penguin with yellow crest feathers. It was formerly treated as conspecific with the western rockhopper penguin with the name "southern rockhopper penguin" for the combined species. It is one of the smallest crested penguins and has distinctive pink margins around its bill. It breeds on islands in the Southern Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Fun Fact
It is one of the smallest crested penguins and has distinctive pink margins around its bill.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the southern Indian and Pacific ocean from Prince Edward Islands to the Antipodes Islands.
Diet
Feed on a variety of fish, crustaceans and cephalopods such as krill and squid.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance