Fairy penguins, also known as little penguins, are small seabirds measuring roughly 13 to 20 inches in length and weighing around 1.1 to 2 pounds.
They have dark blue-gray upperparts and white underparts. Distinctive markings include a dark stripe running from the bill around the eye, bluish ring-like spots near the eyes, white tips on the flippers, and a bright orange or red-orange bill.