The yellow-eyed penguin, known as hoiho, is facing an increasing number of threats – and its population has plummeted in the past decade. Now, conservationists in New Zealand are rallying to ...

Hoiho Penguins Win New Zealand's Bird Of The Year Poll Also called the yellow-eyed penguin, the endangered hoiho are known to be antisocial. They don't like to nest around other penguins.

The Hoiho penguin has been voted New Zealand's bird of the year. One of the rarest penguin species in the world, it's endemic to New Zealand, and conservationists hope the vote will help raise ...

A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and ...

A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and ...

The hoiho, which has seen its population dip nearly 80% within a 15-year period, was honored at the perfect time, according to Toki. "Hoiho are being hammered from all angles," he said.

The yellow-eyed penguin, known as hoiho, is facing an increasing number of threats – and its population has plummeted in the past decade. Now, conservationists in New Zealand are rallying to ...