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 ...

"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 ...

The mutual dependence of a colorful pigeon and some of New Zealand’s iconic trees is at the centre of a landmark Year of the Forests project in that country. A project to help the Kereru bird and ...

Experts detect tracks made by an extinct bird, and further examination provides insights into that particular bird's features ...

Previous winners of "New Zealand Bird of the Year" include a Rock Wren, a Kakapo and in 2021, a bat won. Yes, you read that right, a bat. The competition name in Maori - one of the official ...