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OUR ANIMALS

The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House  is home to many native New Zealand wildlife - Kiwi, ducks, waterfowl, parrots, Tuatara and much more.

Antipodes Island parakeet cutout image showing vibrant green plumage and distinctive features of this rare New Zealand parrot

Antipodes Island parakeet

Cyanoramphus unicolor

Endemic

Naturally Uncommon

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Kaka parrot hanging upside down from a branch, showcasing New Zealand’s playful native forest parrot with reddish-brown plumage

Kākā

Nestor meridionalis

Endemic

Recovering

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Bar-tailed godwit cutout image highlighting long slender bill and elegant plumage of this remarkable migratory shorebird

Bar-tailed godwit

Kuaka

Limosa lapponica

Native

Declining

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Red-crowned parakeet

Kākāriki

Cyanoramphus novaezelandiae

Endemic

Relict

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New Zealand falcon

Kārearea

Falco novaeseelandiae 

Endemic

Recovering

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Kereru perched on a log, showcasing New Zealand’s large native wood pigeon with striking green and white plumage, a must-see for wildlife lovers visiting New Zealand

New Zealand pigeon

Kererū

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Endemic

Not Threatened

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Brown kiwi standing on forest floor, showcasing New Zealand’s iconic nocturnal bird with long beak and shaggy brown feathers, a must-see for visitors

Brown kiwi

Apteryx mantelli 

Endemic

Non-Threatened

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Bellbird perched among native foliage, showcasing New Zealand’s melodious native songbird with olive-green plumage, a highlight for birdwatchers visiting New Zealand

Bellbird

Korimako

Anthornis melanura

Endemic

Recovering

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Australasian shoveler swimming in wetland, showcasing the distinctive broad bill and colorful plumage of this unique native duck, a fascinating sight for wildlife enthusiasts visiting New Zealand

Australasian shoveler

Kuruwhengi

Spatula rhynchotis

Native

Not Threatened

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New Zealand kingfisher perched on a flowering flax plant, showcasing the vibrant blue-green plumage of this striking native bird, a must-see for visitors exploring New Zealand wildlife

Sacred kingfisher 

Kōtare

Nestor notabilis 

Native

Not Threatened

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Whio, or blue duck, standing on a river rock, showcasing New Zealand’s rare native river-dwelling duck with distinctive blue-grey plumage, a must-see for nature lovers visiting New Zealand

Whio

Blue Duck​

Hymenolaimus malacorhynchos

Endemic

Nationally Vulnerable

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Heron standing gracefully near water, showcasing the long legs and elegant posture of this striking bird, a highlight for visitors exploring New Zealand’s wetland wildlife

White-faced heron

Matuku moana

Egretta novaehollandiae

Native

Not Threatened

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New Zealand scaup swimming in calm water, showcasing the dark glossy plumage of this native diving duck, a fascinating sight for visitors exploring New Zealand’s wetlands

New Zealand scaup

Pāpango

Aythya novaeseelandiae

Endemic

Not Threatened

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Banded rail walking through wetland vegetation, showcasing New Zealand’s secretive native bird with distinctive striped plumage, an exciting find for birdwatchers visiting New Zealand

Banded rail

Moho pererū

Gallirallus philippensis

Native

Declining

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Weka walking on forest floor, showcasing New Zealand’s curious and flightless native bird with brown streaked plumage, a must-see for wildlife enthusiasts visiting New Zealand

Weka

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Gallirallus australis

Endemic

Not Threatened

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Pied stilt wading through shallow water, showcasing New Zealand’s elegant native wading bird with long red legs and striking black-and-white plumage, a delight for birdwatchers visiting New Zealand

Pied stilt

Poaka

Himantopus himantopus

Native

Not Threatened

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Paradise shelduck pair grazing on grass, showcasing the male’s dark plumage and the female’s white head, a distinctive native duck species loved by visitors exploring New Zealand’s wetlands

Paradise shelduck

Pūtangitangi

Tadorna variegata

Endemic

Not Threatened

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Pukeko standing in lush grass, showcasing New Zealand’s vibrant native swamphen with striking blue feathers and bright red beak, a favorite sight for visitors exploring New Zealand’s wetlands

Pūkeko

Pūkeko

Porphyrio melanotus 

Native

Not Threatened

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Morepork perched on a branch, showcasing New Zealand’s native owl with large yellow eyes and mottled brown feathers, a must-see nocturnal bird for visitors exploring New Zealand’s wildlife

Morepork

Ruru

Ninox novaeseelandiae

Native

Not Threatened

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Spur-winged plover standing alert in grassy field, showcasing New Zealand’s striking native wader with bold black, white, and brown plumage, a fascinating sight for birdwatchers visiting New Zealand

Spur-winged plover

    

Vanellus miles

Native

Not Threatened

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Variable oystercatcher standing on sandy shore, showcasing New Zealand’s striking black shorebird with long bright orange bill, a must-see for visitors exploring New Zealand’s coasts

Variable oystercatcher

Tōrea pango

Haematopus unicolor

Endemic

Recovering

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Grey teal floating on calm water, showcasing New Zealand’s small native duck with soft brown-grey plumage, a charming sight for visitors exploring New Zealand’s wetlands

Grey Teal

tētē moroiti

Anas gracilis

Endemic

Nationally Increasing

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Tui perched on a flowering flax plant, showcasing New Zealand’s iconic native songbird with iridescent plumage, a must-see for visitors exploring New Zealand’s unique birdlife

Tūī

Tūī

Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae

Endemic

Not Threatened

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Mahoenui giant weta resting on a branch, showcasing New Zealand’s rare and large native insect with spiny legs and brown coloration, a fascinating encounter for visitors interested in unique wildlife

Mahoenui Giant Wētā

Deinacrida mahoenui

Endemic

Nationally Critical

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Longfin eel swimming in clear water, showcasing New Zealand’s native freshwater eel with long, sinuous body and dark mottled skin, a fascinating species for visitors exploring local aquatic life

Longfin Eel

Anguilla dieffenbachii

Endemic

Declining

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Duvaucels gecko resting on a branch, showcasing New Zealand’s largest native gecko with textured skin and olive-brown markings, a must-see for visitors interested in rare reptiles

Duvaucel's Gecko

Hoplodactylus duvaucelii

Endemic

Relict

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Fallas skink basking on a sunlit rock, showcasing New Zealand’s rare native lizard with sleek brown and grey scales, a must-see for visitors interested in unique native reptiles

Fallas Skink

Oligosoma fallai 

Native

Naturally Uncommon

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Elegant gecko clinging to a green leaf, showcasing New Zealand’s striking native lizard with patterned skin and vibrant coloring, a fascinating sight for visitors exploring native wildlife

Elegant Gecko

Moko kākāriki

Naultinus elegans

Endemic

Declining

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Northland green gecko clinging to a native plant, showcasing New Zealand’s vibrant green native lizard with bright coloring and golden eyes, a must-see for visitors exploring unique wildlife

Northland Green Gecko

Kawariki

Naultinus grayii

Endemic

Declining

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Goldstripe gecko perched on a branch, showcasing New Zealand’s distinctive native lizard with striking gold stripes along its body, an exciting find for visitors exploring native wildlife

Goldstripe Gecko

Moko mangaeka

Woodworthia chrysosiretica

Endemic

Declining

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Forest gecko camouflaged among leaves, showcasing New Zealand’s beautifully patterned native lizard with earthy tones, a fascinating sight for visitors exploring native forests

Forest Gecko

Mokopirirakau granulatus

Endemic

Declining

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Photography :

Kiwi House

Maddox Photography

www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz

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Information:

Kiwi House

www.nzbirdsonline.org.nz

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