Rare smelly penguin named New Zealand’s bird of the year
Curious about how the endangered yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, which means ‘noisy screamer’, won New Zealand’s Bird of the Year award? The win gives advocates for the endangered bird hope that the recognition it receives could help the species recover. A Victory for the Hoiho: New Zealand’s Endangered Penguin Takes the Spotlight In a nation where nature is deeply revered, New Zealand’s Bird of the Year competition is more than just a whimsical contest—it’s a platform to spotlight the country’s
