Moseley's Rockhopper Penguin
NameMoseley's Rockhopper Penguin
Common NameMoseley's Rockhopper Penguin
Scientific NameEudyptes moseleyi
FamilySpheniscidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)60
Weight (g)3150
Plumage DetailsThe plumage consists of a black back, head, and throat, contrasting with a white belly and chest. A distinctive bright yellow superciliary stripe extends from above the eye into long, spiky yellow crests that fan out behind the red eyes. The bill is stout and orange-brown.
Vocalization / CallMoseley's Rockhopper Penguins produce loud, braying calls, often described as trumpeting or squawking. These vocalizations are primarily used for communication within their dense breeding colonies, especially during courtship and territorial displays.
Primary Dietpiscivore
Primary Habitatscoastal
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeThis species breeds exclusively on Tristan da Cunha and Gough Island, two remote island groups in the South Atlantic Ocean. Outside the breeding season, they disperse widely in the surrounding subantarctic waters.
Identifying FeaturesBright yellow superciliary crests, Red eyes, Orange-brown bill, Black head and back with white belly, Small to medium-sized penguin
Description
This medium-sized penguin is characterized by its striking yellow crests, bright red eyes, and robust orange bill. They are highly social, breeding in dense colonies on subantarctic islands and spending much of their lives at sea foraging for food.
