About the Little Penguin
The little penguin is the smallest species of penguin in the world, and originates from New Zealand and Australia. It is commonly known as the fairy penguin, little blue penguin, or blue penguin, owing to its slate-blue plumage and is also known by its Māori name kororā. It is a marine neritic species that dives for food throughout the day and returns to burrows on the shore at dusk. Eudyptula minor feathers are dense in melanosomes, which increase water resistance and give them their unique blue colour.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptula minor |
| Species Codes | litpen1, LIPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Penguin belong to?
The Little Penguin (Eudyptula minor) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
How can I identify the Little Penguin?
The little penguin is the smallest species of penguin in the world, and originates from New Zealand and Australia. It is commonly known as the fairy penguin, little blue penguin, or blue penguin, owing to its slate-blue plumage and is also known by its Māori name kororā. It is a marine neritic speci...
Where can I report a Little Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litpen1, or on iNaturalist.
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