Yellow-eyed penguins, also known as hoiho, are primarily fish eaters. They dive to depths of up to 100 meters to catch a variety of prey, including:
Blue cod
Red cod
Squid
Krill
Other small fish
Their diet varies depending on what is available in their specific location. Additional points about their feeding habits include:
They hunt in shallow waters near the coast.
They are opportunistic feeders, eating whatever is available.
They sometimes eat crustaceans and other invertebrates.
They are not picky and will eat anything they can catch.
Despite their name, yellow-eyed penguins do not prefer yellow-colored food.