They have been on earth for 60 million years. Only three species breed on New Zealand, the little blue penguin, the Fiordland chested penguin and the yellow eyed penguin, also known as Hoiho.
The yellow eyed penguin are flightless birds with short flippers, waterproof feathers and a sleek shape. These penguins are the fourth largest penguins in the world. Hoiho grow up to 65 cm in height and weigh between 5 to 6 kg. The yellowed eyed penguin has a bright yellow stripe that goes around the back of its head. They also have pink feet.
These species (the yellowed eyed penguin) live in the Southern Hemisphere, in the Antarctic sea and are found around New Zealand .
The Hoiho eat fish. When the eggs hatch one of the parents would go off into the sea to find food. When the fisher comes back, the parents would greet each other and the hungry chicks would then eat the food.
The yellow eyed penguin are a threatened species but people are now helping them, so make sure that you help them too! This means the Hoiho will survive well onto the future.
By Alison Grandcourt
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