New zealand birds

This photo features one of New Zealand's favourite native birds, the #Kererū. It was taken in the wild by Dan while he was walking the length of #NewZealand #TeAraroa #bird #print #etsy #wallart #photoprint

Pukeko are the slimmer cousins of the Takahe. They stalk proudly around flicking their white scuts.

The call of the kārearea (New Zealand falcon) was said to foretell the weather. If the bird screamed on a fine day, there would be rain the day after – if it screamed in wet weather, the next day would be clear. Listen to the cry of a kārearea.

“🔥 The Takahē bird was once thought to be extinct but they were rediscovered in 1948 in Fiordland.”

10 New Zealand Birds That You’re Likely to See

A medium-sized nectar feeder endemic to New Zealand. Note yellowish-green plumage, blackish wings and tail, and red eyes. Male has purple tints on his head. Female browner, with a bluish gloss on the head. Juveniles show a clear yellowish cheek stripe. Widespread in the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Favors native and exotic forest, scrub, and urban parks and gardens. Listen for its melodious song consisting of a series of tuneful notes. Alarm call is a harsh, rapidly repeated…

James W Johnson | Portrait of a New Zealand Fantail

A new study published in the journal Molecular Ecology reveals the glacial and post-glacial history of the kea, Nestor notabilis.

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What animals are unique to New Zealand? Find out about the birds unique to New Zealand in this list of New Zealand animals and birds.