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Black-fronted
Terns (Tarapiroe)
Sterna albostriata
Migrate to coastal estuaries in Autumn from river beds and
farmlands. They nest in stony river beds, Food consists
of small fish, earthworms and insects. 30cm. |
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Fantail
(Piwakawaka)
Rhipidura fuliginosa fuliginosa
Common
throughout New Zealand they are friendly birds, often entering
houses to catch insects. A black form is often seen in the
South Island. Entirely insectivorous, most food caught in
the air. 16cm. |
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N.Z. Falcon
(Karearea)
Falco novaeseelandiae
Mainly found in forested high country. Fast flighers, food
consists of large insects, small birds, lizards and rodents.
Nesting on ground under fallen logs or overhanging rocks
they defend nests fearlessly. 45cm |
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Morepork (Ruru)
Ninox novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae
Of nocturnal habit and our only remaining endemic owl, they
mainly inhabit forest but have adapted to clumps of trees
in open country. Main food is insects and sometimes small
birds, mice and lizards. 29cm. |
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Pipit (Pihoihoi)
Anthus novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae
Inhabit sand dunes and rocky terrain. They can often be
seen feeding for sand hoppers, insects, larvae and spiders
amongst tide line debris.
Similar in appearance to the skylark but does not soar.
19 cm. |
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South Island Robin
Petroica australis australis
Found in native and exotic
forests they approach humans to feed in forest litter disturbed
by feet.
Up to 18 cm. |
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Tui
Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae
Inhabit forests and gardens
through New Zealand often flying long distances to feed
on seasonal flowers such as kowai and Pohutakawa.
Up to 30cm. |
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White-faced
Heron
Ardea novaechollandiae novaechollandiae
Self introduced from Australia
and now common in New Zealand. Inhabit sheltered coastlines,
estuaries and lakes. Flimsy nests of sticks are usually
in large pine or macrocarpa trees. Grows to 43 cm.
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Wood Pigeon
(Kereru)
Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae novaeseelandiae
NZ.'S only endemic pigeon they are widespread around forested
areas. Food consists of a wide range of berries, seed, flowers
and fruits of native and exotic plants. An important podocarp
seed spreader. 51cm. |
