Shem Banbury - Kiwi Kids News Editor
A new project that will map the distribution of all the country’s bird species has begun.
The New Zealand Bird Atlas will update three earlier atlases. The last atlas was done in 2004.
Up to 80 percent of New Zealand’s native land birds are now at risk of extinction.
It is hoped the data will be able to show any changes to where birds were found or how common they were.
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13 Responses
I love animals so much hopefully the birds will be ok!
I just want to ask a question. What type of bird is in the photograph?
fantail
A Piwakawaka, a Fantail.
it’s a fantail
that’s a fantail
it is a fantail
this is so cool!
Fantail i believe
I’m 99% sure that’s a fan tail.
Tui ok
i feel sory for the birds
cute birdy