Not listed
At a glance
FamilyPenguins
SizeLarge
RarityRare
HabitatMost often seen at breeding colonies, but singles or small groups can sometimes be found in the open ocean far from land.
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from December.
Range map
Range map
3visible hotspots
3visible records
0states
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
Behavior
Formerly known as Southern Rockhopper Penguin, but recently split into Eastern and Western Rockhopper.
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Regional timing
Tasmania
New South Wales
Western Australia