The yellow-eyed penguin could become extinct within two decades, says the Department of Conservation (DOC), with the number of known nests dropping by 80 percent over the past decade and a half.
Hoiho reproduce at a low rate, with only around 20% of fledglings expected to survive to adulthood. Photo / DoC Despite winning Bird of the Year in 2024, the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed ...