Snares Penguin
Eudyptes robustus
Penguins (Spheniscidae) · Sphenisciformes (Sphenisciformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Snares Penguin with these birds—either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Southern Rockhopper Penguin Eudyptes chrysocome | 3 |
| Fiordland Penguin Eudyptes pachyrhynchus | 2 |
| Erect-crested Penguin Eudyptes sclateri | 2 |
| Macaroni Penguin Eudyptes chrysolophus | 2 |
| Royal Penguin Eudyptes schlegeli | 1 |
Family
Penguins are a group of flightless semi-aquatic sea birds which live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galapagos penguin, lives at, and slightly north of, the equator. Highly adapted for life in the ocean water, penguins have countershaded dark and white plumage and flippers for swimming.
Order
Penguins are a group of flightless semi-aquatic sea birds which live almost exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere. Only one species, the Galapagos penguin, lives at, and slightly north of, the equator. Highly adapted for life in the ocean water, penguins have countershaded dark and white plumage and flippers for swimming.