Numbering up to 100,000 individuals, the breeding colonies of the macaroni penguin are among the largest and densest of all penguin species.
Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPenguins
SizeTiny
RarityCommon
Habitatshrubland, closed forest, open woodland, waterbodies, and sparse woodland
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from November.
Sounds
Sound sampleRecorded by Kevin Guille
Range map
Range map
2visible hotspots
3visible records
1states
Low confidenceMediumHigh confidence
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
Breeds in noisy colonies on rocky islands, across a wide area of the Subantarctic and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Behavior
Breeds in noisy colonies on rocky islands, across a wide area of the Subantarctic and the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Gallery
Regional timing
Tasmania
Victoria