The hoiho, which translates as “noise shouter” in the Maori language, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday, offering hope to supporters of the endangered bird that ...

The hoiho, whose Maori name means "noise shouter", is notoriously shy despite its loud, shrill call, says the organisation, who said the win would raise conservation efforts for the species.

The hoiho, which is native to New Zealand, has an estimated population of between 4,000 to 5,000. Despite its Maori name meaning "noise shouter," the species is known for its elusive behaviour and ...

The hoiho, whose Maori name means "noise shouter", is notoriously shy despite its loud and shrill call. It's believed to be the world's rarest penguin species and is unique to New Zealand.

Sept. 16 (UPI) --A golden-eyed, endangered penguin has once again been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year after a competition involving bird costumes, craft beer and Dr. Jane Goodall.The hoiho ...

The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, is thought to be one of the world's rarest penguin species. Kimberley Collins via Wikimedia Commons under CC BY-SA 4.0. A shy and rare penguin has been crowned ...

A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and ...

The hoiho joins the kakapo as one of the only two species of bird to win the world’s favourite avian election twice. The kakapo won in 2008 and 2020. The hoiho previously won in 2019.

The hoiho, whose Maori name means "noise shouter", is notoriously shy despite its loud, shrill call, says the organisation, who said the win would raise conservation efforts for the species.

The hoiho, which is native to New Zealand, has an estimated population of between 4,000 to 5,000. Despite its Maori name meaning "noise shouter," the species is known for its elusive behaviour and ...

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year for 2024, securing 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition.