Kiwi: New Zealand native land birds - Department of Conservation
WEBTokoeka – literally meaning 'weka with a walking stick' (Ngāi Tahu) - has three geographically and genetically distinct forms: Haast, Fiordland, and Rakiura (Stewart Island). The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. Learn more about the kiwi, the national icon of New ...
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WEBPF2050. Permissions. Heritage. Publications. Maps. Royal Cam. National Wild Goat Hunting Competition. The wild goat hunting competition is back for 2024. Compete for over $70,000 worth of prizes and help protect the environment.
Stay at a campsite: Places to stay - Department of Conservation
WEBPlaces to stay. Stay at a campsite. Routeburn Flats Campsite. Image: Tahu Taylor-Koolen | ©. Stay at a campsite. View saved (0) Conservation campsites are places to relax, enjoy and explore the outdoors. Choose from more than 200 campsites in forest settings, lakeshores and sandy beaches. Campsite categories: facilities and fees.
Kākāpō: New Zealand native land birds - Department of …
WEBKākāpō are: the heaviest parrot species in the world – smaller females weigh 1.4 kg, and males 2.2 kg. And they can pile on 1 kg of fat prior to a breeding season. The kākāpō is a nocturnal, flightless parrot. And its strangeness doesn't end there. It's critically endangered and one of New Zealand’s unique treasures.
New Zealand native animals: Conservation - Department of …
WEBNative animals. New Zealand has many unique native fish, insects, birds, lizards and frogs. Our only native mammals are bats and marine mammals.
Kōwhai: Native plants - Department of Conservation
WEBThe kōwhai is one of the best known native trees in New Zealand and it’s our unofficial national flower. They are best known for their brilliant yellow flowers that appear in profusion in Spring and stand out among the forest greenery. We love to have kōwhai in our gardens. Kōwhai imagery is popular in art works and has been used on ...
New Zealand native plants: Conservation - Department of …
WEBThe native flora of New Zealand is unique as it evolved in isolation for millions of years. 80% of our trees, ferns and flowering plants are endemic (found only in New Zealand). About 10–15% of the total land area of New Zealand is covered with native flora, from tall kauri and kohekohe forests to rainforest dominated by rimu, beech, tawa ...
New Zealand birds A - Z: Native animal conservation
WEBFrom albatrosses to yellowheads, learn more about some of New Zealand's native birds. Call our emergency hotline 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468) immediately if you see anyone catching, harming or killing native wildlife. Popular: kākāpō, kea, kiwi, morepork, pūkeko, tūī. View by habitat: forest and mountain, sea and shore, wetland and river.
Tuatara: New Zealand reptiles - Department of Conservation
WEBTuatara are New Zealand’s largest reptile. Adult males are about 0.5 metres in length, and weigh up to 1.5 kg when fully grown. The male has a distinctive crest of spines running along the neck and down the back. He can erect these spines to attract females or when fighting with other males.
Facts about kiwi: NZ Native birds - Department of Conservation
WEBKiwi are ratites. The closest relatives to today’s kiwi are the extinct elephant birds from Madagascar. They are also related to emus and cassowaries of Australia, and the extinct moa of New Zealand. There are five species of kiwi: Kiwi can live for between 25 and 50 years. Chicks hatch fully feathered.