New Zealand, long separated from ancient
Gondwana, has had the chance to evolve its own unique species of birds without mammal predators. It's home to the flightless
kiwi - which I heard one night but did not see - and was home to the largest bird ever known, the
moa, which unfortunately was hunted to extinction by early Maori.
Being interested in birds wherever I go, I was keen to learn about the avifauna of NZ. Below are images of local birds, both native and introduced, that I was able to photograph while traveling for around the North and South Islands. Click on a photo to enlarge. Click on the name to learn more about the particular specie.
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