New Zealand birds differ greatly from North American birds. The
flightless birds like the Kiwi and Weka are endangered by the rats, stoats and
possums that were introduced in the 1800s. Penguins and albatross belie
the marine island environment of New Zealand.
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The drop-dead gorgeous Mollymahk, a 2/3s sized albatross.
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The Kiwis have a huge egg!! The stote behind this stuffed kiwi is the villain.
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The Weka, flightless, but prevalent.
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NZ robins are tame and have a friendly personality. Just scratch the ground for them.
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A Chaffinch has beautiful cinnamon buff coloring.
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Pied Shags are a black and white cormorant.
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Rusty -backed Saddlebacks are unique.
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The Kea is a mountain parrot with an attitude.
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The Bellbird has a clear, bell call that is priceless.
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The Fantail follows you looking for bugs that you stir up on the trail.
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The male Shellduck is always with its mate.
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The female Shellduck has a distinctive white head.
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A yellow-eyed penguin coming in from the sea during the afternoon.
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This yellow-eyed penguin was being helped by a federal ranger.
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Wood Pigeons are large like a banded pigeon in N. America.
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We saw the Red-headed Parrot in the wild on Stewart Island.
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The Tui is unique to NZ, and has a parson's white collar.
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