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A relatively small crested penguin with spiky yellow eyebrows that flare out behind the eyes.
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At a glance
FamilyPenguins
SizeLarge
RarityRare
HabitatCoastlines, harbours, offshore waters, estuaries, headlands, beaches, and large inland water when conditions suit.
Best timeMost reliable in Tasmania from December.
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3visible hotspots
3visible records
0states
SparseModerateDense hotspot
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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