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What is the main characteristic of a Pīwakawaka's tail?
What is the main characteristic of a Pīwakawaka's tail?
What is the Kiwi's national status in New Zealand?
What is the Kiwi's national status in New Zealand?
Which bird is known for being very intelligent and mischievous?
Which bird is known for being very intelligent and mischievous?
What is unique about the Pūtakitaki/Pūtangitangi's mating behavior?
What is unique about the Pūtakitaki/Pūtangitangi's mating behavior?
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What is the Kākāpō's method of locomotion?
What is the Kākāpō's method of locomotion?
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What is unique about the Tūī's song?
What is unique about the Tūī's song?
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What is the Weka known for?
What is the Weka known for?
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What is the Karearea's top flying speed?
What is the Karearea's top flying speed?
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Study Notes
New Zealand Bird Species
- Pīwakawaka (Fantail) is a small, common bird recognized by its fan-shaped tail.
- Kākā is a large, endangered forest parrot threatened by predators like rats, possums, stoats, and cats.
- Kākāpō is a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot and one of the most endangered birds in New Zealand.
- Kea is a famous, intelligent, and mischievous mountain parrot found in the South Island.
Kiwi and Related Species
- Kiwi is New Zealand's national icon, with various species including the little spotted kiwi, great spotted kiwi, and brown kiwi.
Other Native Birds
- Kōkako is a blue/grey forest bird with limited flying abilities, and the South Island species is assumed to be extinct.
- Ruru (Morepork) is New Zealand's only surviving owl, often heard in forests at night.
- Karearea (New Zealand falcon) is a bird of prey that can fly over 100 kilometers an hour.
Waterbirds and Ducks
- Pūtakitaki/Pūtangitangi (Paradise duck) is a native duck that mates for life and inhabits pastures, wetlands, and grasslands.
- Pūkeko is a common blue bird found in wetlands, often seen along roadsides, and prefers walking, wading, and swimming over flying.
- Pūteketeke (Australasian crested grebe) is a diving bird found in the South Island, known for its courtship displays.
Flightless Birds and Penguins
- Takahē is a critically endangered, flightless green and blue bird with a bright red beak.
- Penguins are flightless sea birds, with New Zealand having more species than any other country.
Other Notable Birds
- Tūī is a common forest bird recognized by its beautiful song and distinctive white tuft under its throat.
- Weka is a large, brown, flightless bird known for its curiosity and thieving behavior.
- Kōtuku (White heron) is a graceful white bird with a long neck.
- Kererū (Wood pigeon) is a forest bird with a heavy body, known for its audible wing flapping.
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Description
Learn about different bird species found in New Zealand, including the Pīwakawaka, Kākā, and Kākāpō. Discover their characteristics and habits.
