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The Waitaha Penguin, also known as the Waitaha Blue Penguin or the Waitaha Little Blue Penguin, is a small species of penguin native to New Zealand. These penguins have distinctive blue and white feathers, with a white patch on their cheeks. They are the smallest species of penguin, growing to an average height of about 25 centimeters. Waitaha Penguins primarily feed on small fish and squid, and can be found along the coastlines of New Zealand's South Island. These penguins are known for their playful and social behavior, often forming colonies with other penguins for breeding and nesting purposes.