Eudyptula minor
Little Penguins are the smallest penguin species, with distinctive blue and white plumage. Their upperparts are slate-blue to indigo-blue, while their underparts are white. They have a short, dark bill and pink feet with black soles.
Both sexes look similar, with juveniles having a lighter blue colouration. Their feathers may appear brown during moulting before the new blue feathers grow in.
Length
30cm to 40cm
Wingspan
43cm to 55cm
Weight
1000g to 1.2kg
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Blue White
Secondary Colour
Grey
Beak Colour
Black
Leg Colour
Pink Black
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Little Penguins inhabit coastal areas of southern Australia, including Tasmania, and New Zealand. They prefer rocky shores, islands, and beaches with suitable vegetation for nesting.
While they are present year-round in their range, some populations may disperse more widely outside the breeding season. In Australia, significant colonies can be found in Victoria and South Australia.
Sea level to 100 meters
Temperate, Subtropical
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