Little Blue Penguin

The little penguin is a species of penguin from New Zealand. They are commonly known as little blue penguins or blue penguins owing to their slate-blue plumage and are also known by their Māori name kororā. Fish, such as anchovies and pilchards (sardines), are staples of the diet; however, blue penguins also eat squid and crustaceans, including krill. The Little blue penguin inhabits various habitats such as savannas, rocky areas along the coastline and forests, including scrub forests.

Height: 12 – 14 in. (Adult)

Scientific name: Eudyptula minor

Lifespan: 6 years

Clutch size: 1 – 3

Conservation status: Least Concern (Population decreasing

Mass: 3.3 lbs (Adult)

Length: 17 in. (Adult)