Snares Penguin [Eudyptes robustus]
Description
The Snares penguin also possesses a yellow crest, but it is not as prominent as other crested penguins. They have a robust build and a strong beak. This species is found on the Snares Islands off the southern coast of New Zealand. They are sociable animals, often found in large colonies on the islands' coasts. Their diet is primarily composed of krill and squid.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Birds
Aves
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| Order |
Penguins
Sphenisciformes
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| Family |
Penguins
Spheniscidae
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| Genus |
Crested Penguins
Eudyptes
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