- Conservation status
- In serious trouble
Who says you need arms to climb almighty rock stacks? The tawaki piki toka tackles rock mountains with the determination and grit of Sir Edmund Hillary.
Populations of tawaki piki toka have declined by 30% in the past 30 years, so these penguins need your support!
Campaign Manager
Intrepid
Intrepid Travel are backing the small but mighty tawaki piki toka | eastern rockhopper penguin. This penguin shows relentless courage as it journeys thousands of km's a year, every year. Intrepid in nature, the brave and daring tawaki piki toka was an obvious choice for us to back. The Intrepid Foundation will be donating $1 per vote for Forest and Bird, up to $5000. Join us in supporting it for Bird of the Year 2025!
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