The shy and smelly penguin has been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year. The hoiho, or the yellow-eyed penguin, is one of the rarest in the world and is the largest species of penguin in New Zealand.

Shy, smelly 'noise shouter' penguin named New Zealand's Bird of the Year

Aiming for a sunrise shot of the Oregon waterfall at Hug Point, photographer Michael Sanchez was surprised by a tiny bird flying nearby. He quickly clicked a few photos, unaware of the significance his camera had captured.

Photographer accidentally snaps rare bird in Oregon 

The Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is a native of East Asia countries – China and Japan. It is widely regarded as the world’s most beautiful duck.

Rare mandarin duck spotted in Assam after nearly 100 years

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Shy, smelly 'noise shouter' penguin named New Zealand's Bird of the Year

Photographer accidentally snaps rare bird in Oregon

Rare mandarin duck spotted in Assam after nearly 100 years