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The Fiordland penguin, also known as the crested penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus), belongs to the penguin family. These penguins, which live along the southwest coast and fiord regions of New Zealand, are shy birds. The most striking feature that distinguishes them from other penguins is the set of yellow, spine-like feathers standing upright on their heads. With their waterproof plumage, they dive and swim with powerful flippers, achieving excellent speeds in water! What Do They Look Like? The

The Fiordland penguin (Eudyptes pachyrhynchus) is a species with a limited distribution, breeding only on the western and southern coasts of New Zealand's South Island, and on Stewart and Solander Islands. It is strictly dependent on rocky caves and coastal shelters within dense forested areas. The breeding population, estimated at 5,000–10,000 pairs in the late 20th century, has now fallen below 3,000 pairs due to predation by marine mammals, fishing by-catch, fluctuations in marine food source