"We have some really good people on the ground, but with such a large range to cover, it is extremely challenging," Swindells-Wallace said. "Hoiho are a taonga species for Ngāi Tahu and it is ...

Hoiho reproduce at a low rate, with only around 20% of fledglings expected to survive to adulthood. Photo / DoC Despite winning Bird of the Year in 2024, the hoiho, also known as the yellow-eyed ...

The iconic yellow-eyed penguin / hoiho is facing possible extinction due to a number of factors, including human interference. Data shows the number of known yellow-eyed penguin nests has dropped ...