- Conservation status
- In some trouble
A tawaki appears from the surf to hop across the sand, then make its way into the … rainforest? That's right. These are the only penguins in the world to live deep in the rainforest. You'll find them in the south-western corner of Aotearoa in, well, Fiordland.
Campaign Manager
Shoshana Henson
Campaigning for the Tawaki this year is penguin enthusiast Shoshana Henson. I am a neurodivergent individual who has a strong love / special interest for penguins. While I love all of family Spheniscidae, I hold a special place in my heart for those from my home of Aotearoa. I also like to root for the underdog! Those who know about penguins likely know about Aotearoa's other native penguins, but a lot are unaware of the humble Fiordland Crested Penguin. That is why I am campaigning for them and also why I believe you should vote tawaki in Bird of the Year!! May the best bird win.
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