Little Penguin
Eudyptula minor
The adult little penguin lives around the coasts of southern Australia and New Zealand, nesting in burrows, caves, crevices, or artificial nest boxes. It is the world's smallest penguin and uses its flipper-like wings to fly underwater while hunting small fish, squid, and krill. Adults often return to land after dusk, reducing exposure to daytime predators. Their blue upperparts and pale underside provide countershading while they dive through coastal waters.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Little Penguin