New Zealand has seen equally radical shifts in ... The good news is that in predator-free native bush, endemic birds can ...

"Repeated invasions by species are actually very typical of New Zealand's biological heritage throughout geological history," ...

ground-dwelling parrot endemic to New Zealand. The only flightless parrot in the world, the Kākāpō is equally famous for its ...

New Zealand hosts unique flightless, nocturnal birds, evolved in isolation and adapted to predator-free conditions, symbolizing the country's rich biodiversity. The weka, a bold flightless rail ...

15 endemic land birds including snipe, parakeets and teal; breeding sites of the world’s rarest sea lion (the New Zealand (or Hooker’s) sea lion); and a significant breeding population of the southern ...

The Magenta petrel, also known as the Chatham Island tāiko, is a petrel endemic to New Zealand's Chatham Island, with a population estimated at fewer than 150 birds. One of the world's most endangered ...

"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...