Fiordland Penguin vs Yellow-eyed Penguin
A side-by-side comparison of the Fiordland Penguin and Yellow-eyed Penguin, covering size, weight, habitat, diet, conservation status, and lifespan.
Fiordland Penguin
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Size Comparison
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
2.7-5.9 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
4.5-8.5 kg
| Feature | Fiordland Penguin | Yellow-eyed Penguin |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation | Vulnerable | Endangered |
| Scientific Name | Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | Megadyptes antipodes |
| Height | 51-71 cm | 62-79 cm |
| Weight | 2.7-5.9 kg | 4.5-8.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 10-20 years | 8-25 years |
| Population | ~5,500-7,000 pairs | ~3,400 individuals |
| Diet | Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish | Fish, Squid, Crustaceans |
| Habitat | Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation | Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches |
| Regions | New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island | New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands |
| Genus | Eudyptes | Megadyptes |
Conservation Status
Fiordland Penguin
VulnerableYellow-eyed Penguin
EndangeredScientific Name
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes pachyrhynchus
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes antipodes
Height
Fiordland Penguin
51-71 cm
Yellow-eyed Penguin
62-79 cm
Weight
Fiordland Penguin
2.7-5.9 kg
Yellow-eyed Penguin
4.5-8.5 kg
Lifespan
Fiordland Penguin
10-20 years
Yellow-eyed Penguin
8-25 years
Population
Fiordland Penguin
~5,500-7,000 pairs
Yellow-eyed Penguin
~3,400 individuals
Diet
Fiordland Penguin
Squid, Crustaceans, Small fish
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Fish, Squid, Crustaceans
Habitat
Fiordland Penguin
Temperate rainforest, Rocky coastlines, Dense vegetation
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Coastal forests, Scrubland, Sandy beaches
Regions
Fiordland Penguin
New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island
Yellow-eyed Penguin
New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands
Genus
Fiordland Penguin
Eudyptes
Yellow-eyed Penguin
Megadyptes
About Each Species
Fiordland Penguin
Also known as Tawaki, this elusive yellow-crested penguin nests in dense temperate rainforests along New Zealand's Fiordland coast — one of the few penguins to breed in forest environments.
Learn more about Fiordland PenguinYellow-eyed Penguin
Known as Hoiho ('noise shouter') in Māori, this large, pale-faced penguin endemic to New Zealand is one of the world's rarest, unique among penguins for being largely solitary and nesting out of sight of others.
Learn more about Yellow-eyed PenguinFrequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger, Fiordland Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Yellow-eyed Penguin is larger, standing up to 79cm tall compared to the Fiordland Penguin's 71cm.
Which is more endangered, Fiordland Penguin or Yellow-eyed Penguin?
The Fiordland Penguin is classified as "Vulnerable" while the Yellow-eyed Penguin is "Endangered".
Do Fiordland Penguins and Yellow-eyed Penguins live in the same area?
Fiordland Penguins are found in New Zealand (South Island), Stewart Island. Yellow-eyed Penguins are found in New Zealand, Auckland Islands, Campbell Islands.