Name - Megadyptes antipodes (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)
mega = big
dyptes = diver
antipodes = southern lands
Meaning is "big diver from the southern lands"
Maori name 'Hoiho' (meaning noise shouter). Ancient name was Tavora.
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- Megadyptes antipodes (Hombron & Jacquinot, 1841)