The little penguin (Eudyptula minor) is the smallest species of penguin. It originates from New Zealand. It is commonly known as the fairy penguin, little blue penguin, or blue penguin, owing to its slate-blue plumage and is also known by its Māori name kororā.

2024年5月27日 · Small fries of the Spheniscidae family, little penguins are native to Australia and New Zealand. Standouts in the penguin-sphere, they sport bright blue feathers and sometimes go by “fairy penguins.”

2018年9月28日 · Little penguin facts, information & pictures. Discover the smallest penguin in the world. Species guide: habitat, life cycle, range, size, predators & more.

Discover the Little Penguin, Earth's smallest penguin species. Learn about their unique blue plumage, breeding habits, and conservation status across Australia and New Zealand's coastlines.

Little Penguins are the smallest of all the penguins standing only 16 to 17 inches tall (41 to 44 centimetres) and weighing only about 2 pounds (1 kilogram). Little penguins are also called ‘Little Blues’ because of the indigo-blue and slate-grey color of their feathers.

Common Name: Little Penguin, Blue Penguin, Fairy Penguin. Scientific name: Eudyptula minor. Population: 250,000 breeding pairs. Weight and height: 1 kg-1.2 kg, 33 cm. Lifespan: 6-10 years. Conservation status: Least Concern. Population Trend: Stable. Geographic Breeding Range: Australia; New Zealand.

Of the 18 penguin species around the world, little penguins are the smallest. They’re also the only species of penguin with blue and white feathers. Little penguins are found along the coastlines of southern Australia and New Zealand, but Phillip Island is home to the largest colony – with an impressive 40,000 breeding penguins found on the ...

2023年8月21日 · But one of the most spectacular and intriguing species of penguin in the world is the little penguin — often referred to as the fairy penguin. Its name alone suggests that there is something magical about this uniquely colored penguin.

Little Blue Penguins, also known as Fairy Penguins or Eudyptula minor, are the smallest species of penguin on our planet. Measuring a mere 13 inches (33 cm) in height and weighing around 2.2 pounds (1 kg), these little guys may be small, but they’re full of personality.