Kororā/Little Penguin Education Resources

On this page you’ll find resources to help educate volunteers/penguin group members and the wider community about kororā/little penguins in Aotearoa.

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Explore the resources below.

Biology & Behaviour

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Kororā/Little Penguin Calls

The kororā/little penguin song is very unique and distinctive. They have a range of calls to communicate.

Watch the video to hear a pair courting and calling.

Download an mp3 audio recording of an Otago kororā pair calling by clicking the button below.

To hear and/or download other call examples: Visit the New Zealand Birds Online Website

Coastal Habitat and Activity

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Nest Boxes & Placement

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