Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
VUVulnerable
- Family
- Penguins (Spheniscidae)
- Order
- Sphenisciformes
Overview
The Snares penguin (Eudyptes robustus; Māori: Pokotiwha), 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.
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Range and habitat
Breeds coastal forest of Snares Islands; disperses westward to waters off southeastern Australia, and northward off New Zealand.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Snares penguin
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
