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Some information on the Yellow-Eyed Penguin:
-The yellow-eyed Penguin is known as Hoiho to Maori
, which means 'noise shouter' and refers to their shrill call. It is thought to be the rarest penguin in the world. Hoiho are unique to New Zealand and are one of the most publicised threatened species.
+The yellow-eyed Penguin is known as Hoiho to Māori
, which means 'noise shouter' and refers to their shrill call. It is thought to be the rarest penguin in the world. Hoiho are unique to New Zealand and are one of the most publicised threatened species.
The penguin gains its name from its yellow iris and distinctive yellow headband. It is grey/blue in colour, and has a snow-white belly.
Penguin chicks are covered in thick brown, fluffy feathers and do not develop this plumage until they are 14-16 months old.
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+Some off-site photos:
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+[http://www.yellow-eyedpenguin.org.nz/gfx/contentphotos/juvenille_yept.jpg]
+[http://www.converge.org.nz/hoiho/images/proud-st.gif]
+[http://www.converge.org.nz/hoiho/images/!beach-run.jpg]
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The YEP carries a 'Category B' priority for conservation action, and a Department of Conservation Recovery Plan is currently in action.
* __Lifespan:__ It is a long-lived bird, with some individuals living for 20 years.
