About the Snares Penguin
The Snares penguin, also known as the Snares crested penguin and the Snares Islands penguin, is a penguin from New Zealand. The species breeds on the Snares Islands, a group of islands off the southern coast of the South Island. It is a yellow-crested penguin, with a size of 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) and a weight of 2.5–4 kg (5.5–8.8 lb). It has dark blue-black upper parts and white underparts. It has a bright yellow eyebrow-stripe which extends over the eye to form a drooping, bushy crest. It has bare pink skin at the base of its large red-brown bill.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Sphenisciformes |
| Family | Penguins (Spheniscidae) |
| Species | Eudyptes robustus |
| Species Codes | snapen1, SNPE, SCPE |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snares Penguin belong to?
The Snares Penguin (Eudyptes robustus) belongs to the Penguins family (Spheniscidae), in the order Sphenisciformes.
How can I identify the Snares Penguin?
The Snares penguin, also known as the Snares crested penguin and the Snares Islands penguin, is a penguin from New Zealand. The species breeds on the Snares Islands, a group of islands off the southern coast of the South Island. It is a yellow-crested penguin, with a size of 50–70 cm (19.5–27.5 in) ...
Where can I report a Snares Penguin sighting?
You can log sightings of Snares Penguin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code snapen1, or on iNaturalist.