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Erect-crested Penguin

Erect-crested Penguins

Eudyptes sclateri
The Erect-crested Penguin is a member of the crested group of penguins. Erect-crested Penguins have suffered substantial declines since the late 1970s.
Common Name: Erect-crested Penguin
Scientific name: Eudyptes sclateri
Population: 68,000 breeding pairs
Weight and height: 3.5 kg – 5.5 kg, 65 cm – 70 cm
Lifespan: 12 years
Conservation status: Endangered
Population Trend: Decreasing
Geographic Breeding Range: New Zealand
Prey/diet: Krill, fish and cephalopods
Distinguishing physical characteristics: Erect-crested Penguins are distinguished by the upright yellow plumes of their crests. Bill is a dirty orange with a white or pale pink gape. Legs and feet are pink, eyes are brown.

Fun Fact:

These birds lay their eggs directly on rocks and have very rudimentary nests.

Current Conservation Status

Population trends:

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Erect-crested Penguin Conservation Status:

Endangered

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Range Map:

Erect-crested Penguin range map

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