What is a Megadyptes Antipodes?

Megadyptes antipodes, commonly known as the yellow-eyed penguin, is a species of penguin native to New Zealand. Recognized for its distinctive yellow eyes and pale yellow band that runs from its eyes around the back of its head, it is one of the rarest penguin species in the world. Yellow-eyed penguins are known for their relatively solitary behavior and primarily inhabit forested areas, nesting in scrapes on the ground. Due to habitat loss and introduced predators, their population has declined, leading to conservation efforts to protect them.