Little Blue Penguin
Eudyptula minor
Least Concern
The Little Blue Penguin is the smallest penguin in the world, standing only about 12 inches tall! Also called 'fairy penguins' in Australia, they have beautiful blue-gray feathers on their back.
They spend all day at sea fishing, then waddle home to their burrows at dusk in adorable groups called 'parades'. Watching the nightly penguin parade is a popular tourist attraction!
Size
Only about a foot tall - the smallest penguin!
Small (15-25 cm)
Wingspan: 35 cm
Weight: 1200 g
Colors
blue
white
Habitat
coastal
Diet
fish
Fun Facts
- ✨The smallest penguin species - only 12 inches tall!
- ✨Also called 'fairy penguins' in Australia.
- ✨They waddle home in groups called 'parades' each night!
- ✨They're the only penguin species with blue feathers.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: stable ➡️