The endangered kakapo is a flightless bird native to New Zealand. Its population is growing, but its parasites have dwindled.

A record number of endangered flightless Kakapo birds have hatched during New Zealand's unusually long 2019 breeding season, dramatically boosting the numbers of the rare native parrot.

The yellow-eyed penguin, or hoiho, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Year for 2024, securing 6,328 votes for its second win in the popular annual competition.

A hoiho or yellow-eyed penguin pictured on April 2, 2023, has won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year vote, Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, after a fierce contest absent the foreign interference and ...

It’s noisy, smelly, shy – and New Zealand’s bird of the year. The hoiho, or yellow-eyed penguin, won the country’s fiercely fought avian election on Monday.

Sept. 16 (UPI) -- A golden-eyed, endangered penguin has once again been named New Zealand's Bird of the Year after a competition involving bird costumes, craft beer and Dr. Jane Goodall.

New Zealand’s Department of Conservation said following an investigation it had issued written warnings to Jones and the show’s producers – but stopped short of tougher action.

They are “New Zealand’s largest reptile,” measuring up to about 1.5 feet long and weighing just over 3 pounds. Takahē are flightless birds also native to New Zealand.

They are “New Zealand’s largest reptile,” measuring up to about 1.5 feet long and weighing just over 3 pounds. Takahē are flightless birds also native to New Zealand.