New Zealand Bird Identification. Please let us know if you find errors or if you have suggestions. The birds of New Zealand evolved into an avifauna that included many endemic species found in no other country.
How can we improve the information. Unusually for NZ birds the nests are close to the ground and can be found from ground level to only 500mm above the ground. The mix includes species with unusual biology such as the kakapo which is the worlds only flightless nocturnal parrot which also exhibits competitive display breeding using leks.
The Bird Identification online course will help you identify the 10 New Zealand forest birds most commonly recorded during five minute bird counts.
Unusually for NZ birds the nests are close to the ground and can be found from ground level to only 500mm above the ground. Small white shoulder patches on the upper wing only show in flight. Native birds that are naturally found in the country or are self-introduced. New Zealand Birds Online is the best place to start if you need help identifying a bird.