Little Penguin

Eudyptula minor

Least Concern

The Little Penguin is a flightless seabird of southern Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and nearby islands. It swims with powerful flipper-like wings, feeds mainly on fish, krill, or squid, and comes ashore or onto ice to breed in colonies. It is currently assessed as Least Concern, though healthy habitat and secure nesting or foraging sites still matter locally.

Family

Spheniscidae

Group

Penguins

Range

Little Penguin Range — Southern Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand, and nearby islands

Population

≈ 469.8K

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