So excited to see another banded tarāpuka (the most endangered gull species in the world, aka black-billed gull). Reported it to the DOC bird banding tracking system too. Last banded one we spotted was in 2023. Haven't seen this particular bird before. #aonz #birds #AotearoaBirds 🇳🇿🪶

Another Grey teal (Tētē-moroiti) #AoNZ #AotearoaBirds #birds 🪶🇳🇿

Congratulations to the Black Robin for winning BOTY! I remember reading this book as a kid, and I totally recommend it to people who want to learn more about this cute lil' icon.
#aotearoabirds #boty

Lefty is at a loose end while Ngaire is still looking after the eggs.

During afternoon tea today, he's had to defend his Lucky Duck pile from a group of marauding mallards 😂.

I love his green head, which only really shows up in direct sunlight.

🦆🦆🦆🦆
#AotearoaBirds

Don Merton was responsible for saving the Chatham Island black robin from extinction in the 1980s.

“Rare birds can’t wait for the economy to pick up.”

#BOTY #AotearoaBirds 🇳🇿🪶

Kira from Rainforest In My Pocket.
#toysky #aotearoabirds #inmypocket

Well, it's time to vote for Bird of The Year again. Which birds are you voting for? I picked little blue penguin, yellow-eyed penguin, fantail, South Island Kokako and rifleman.
#birdoftheyear #aotearoabirds