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Donation Certificates
The donation certificates are the perfect gift for a birthday or special occasion for those “hard to buy for” people in your life, and with a large range of designs suitable for all occasions, why not give a New Zealand Bird Rescue Donation Certificate! All proceeds from our sales assist the rescue, rehabilitation and release […]
Bird Rescue Greeting Cards
Have you seen the NZ Bird Rescue Greeting Cards? All proceeds from our sales assist the rescue, rehabilitation and release of the thousands of orphaned, sick and injured birds New Zealand Bird Rescue Charitable Trust helps every year. For all the details and how to order some cards for yourself, take a look at our […]
Weka
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The weka has four subspecies living in New Zealand, the North Island Weka, the Western Weka (found in north-west Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast), the Stewart Island Weka and the Buff Weka (mainly found in the Chatham Islands). The scientific name is Gallirallus australis. They belong to the rail family. Interestingly early New Zealand […]
Kingfisher
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
There is only one type of Kingfisher in New Zealand which is a sub-species of the Sacred Kingfisher found in Australia. The scientific name is Halycon sancta vagans and the Maori name is kōtare. This very striking bird is iridescent blue-green on the head and upper parts with yellowish buff under parts, with a creamy […]
Fantail
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
Although part of the Rhipiduridae family with variations of fantails all over the world, the fantail found throughout New Zealand is a native to us. The scientific name is Rhipidura fuliginosa and the Maori name is Pīwakawaka. This fantail is mid-dark grey or grey-brown on the upper half of its body and yellowish-orange below and […]
Silvereye
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The Silvereye is found throughout New Zealand as well as Australia, and some of the southwest Pacific Islands including Fiji. The scientific name is Zosterops lateralis and it also called Wax-eye or White-eye. Its Maori name is Tauhou, which means “little stranger”. The Silvereye was first recorded in New Zealand in 1832, however, arrived in […]
Kereru
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The Kereru is a native of New Zealand and is New Zealand’s only endemic pigeon. It also goes by the names of Native Woodpigeon, Kukupa, or Kuku. The Kereru are a gorgeous iridescent metallic green and purple colour with a bronze tinge. The breast and belly are white. The eyes, eye rings, beak and feet […]
New Zealand Tui
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The Tui is a native of New Zealand. They are widely identified by the prominent white tuft at the throat. Tui are predominantly black with metallic blue green tinges throughout their feathers and a white patch on their wings. The female is somewhat smaller than the male. The name comes from the Maori language and […]
Pukeko
By on August 24, 2011 in Birds
The Pukeko is one of New Zealand’s most recognised birds to locals and tourists alike. Their startling colours stand out against New Zealand’s greenery and they are truly a beautiful and magnificent bird. The Pukeko is deep blue with black head, wings and back are black with a greenish tinge, under tail is pure white […]