Pygoscelis tyreei
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Tyree's Penguin (?Pygoscelis tyreei) is an extinct species of penguin from New Zealand. It was slightly smaller than the extant Gentoo Penguin, standing 70 to 80 cm high. Of Late Pliocene age, it is only known from fossil remains.
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