It's noisy, smelly, shy – and New Zealand's bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country's fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the ...
The people of New Zealand have spoken, and a penguin has claimed victory! But this isn’t just any penguin—it’s the hoiho, a smelly and shy yellow-eyed penguin, and it has captured the hearts of voters ...
The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year for 2024, securing 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition.