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Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
The Fiordland Penguin, also known as the Fiordland Crested Penguin, is a medium-sized penguin native to the temperate rainforests and rugged coastlines of New Zealand's South Island. It is recognized by its thick yellow eyebrow-like crests that extend from its bill over its eyes…
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- Fiordland Penguins can travel over 1,000 kilometers at sea outside the breeding season, venturing as far as Tasmania and the southern Australian coast.
- Fiordland Penguins are one of the world's rarest penguin species and are famous for their loud braying calls, especially during the breeding season. Unlike many other penguins, they often nest in complete seclusion under dense forest cover. During molting, these penguins fast for up to four weeks while they replace their feathers.
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