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The “classic” penguin, black above and white below.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPenguins
SizeSmall
RarityCommon
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from December.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Stella Zhang
Range map
Range map
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Aggregated occurance data is sourced from 14 different actively-updating datasets including eBird Australia, iNaturalist Australia, BirdLife Australia, and multiple state-based bird surveys through Atlas of Living Australia.
Species notes
Overview
Also note stubby reddish bill and white eyering. Adults have an all-dark throat, whereas juveniles have a mostly white one.
Behavior
Gives hoarse barking, grunting, and braying calls, especially when at the colony.
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