Penguins in New Zealand

Learn about 9 birds from the Penguins family (Spheniscidae) found in New Zealand. Includes 2 regular species and 7 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Little Penguin

Little Penguin

Eudyptula minor

Least Concern
Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Southern Rockhopper Penguin

Eudyptes chrysocome

Vulnerable

Vagrant Spheniscidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Adélie Penguin

Adélie Penguin

Pygoscelis adeliae

Least Concern
Chinstrap Penguin

Chinstrap Penguin

Pygoscelis antarcticus

Least Concern
Emperor Penguin

Emperor Penguin

Aptenodytes forsteri

Near Threatened
Gentoo Penguin

Gentoo Penguin

Pygoscelis papua

Least Concern
King Penguin

King Penguin

Aptenodytes patagonicus

Least Concern
Macaroni Penguin

Macaroni Penguin

Eudyptes chrysolophus

Vulnerable
Magellanic Penguin

Magellanic Penguin

Spheniscus magellanicus

Least Concern

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