Erect-crested Penguins on Pebble Island: A Rare Encounter
Discover the rare Erect-crested Penguins on Pebble Island: Learn about these fascinating birds and their extraordinary presence in the Falkland Islands.
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Latin description
Eudyptes sclateri
The Erect-crested Penguin is a rare penguin species found only on the Antipodes and Bounty Islands south of New Zealand. It is known for its upright, bright yellow crest feathers and its social behavior in large colonies. Due to its restricted habitat, this species is classified as highly endangered.