Fiordland Penguin

How did they get their name?	They get their name since they can be found along the shores of deeply indented bays (fjords) on the southern and southwestern coasts of New Zealand.
Where do they live?	Stewart and Solander Islands, New Zealand (These islands are coastal rainforests)
How long do they live?	Penguins can live up to 15 to 20 years in the wild.
What is the height of this penguin?	They are about 17 inches tall.
What is the weight of this penguin?	They weigh 8 pounds.
What do they look like?	Like all the crested penguins the Fiordland Penguins have a long droopy crest of bright yellow feathers starting at the bill and extending back behind the eyes.
What do they eat?	Their diet is squid, krill, and fish.
Where do they nest and what are the nests like?	Fiordland Penguins breed under high rainforest canopy, in dense shrub, under boulders and in caves. The nests are lined with twigs and grass.
What are the predators of this penguin?	Natural predators of Fjordland crested penguins include Fur seals and some large fish species.
What are some interesting facts about this penguin?	The breeding and brooding habits of this penguin have been difficult to study because it lives in the temperate rainforest. The nesting areas are difficult to see because of the thick vegetation where the nests are located. The total population has been estimated to be fewer than 1,000 breeding pairs.