A New Zealand seabird, which was believed to be extinct for over 150 years has been found breeding on Little Barrier Island.
The New Zealand storm petrel the size of a small sparrow and was believed to be extinct until a sighting in 2003.
Since then a team of Auckland University researchers have found the species breeding on Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.
Twenty-four birds have been caught this year and then fitted with tiny (1g) radio transmitters so that they can be followed.
The team members based at a remote camp on Little Barrier Island are able to track the birds’ movements, following the signals until they came to a stop.
The future of the bird is still unknown due to there being so few. However, the fact that some have been found is exciting news.
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This was a very interesting article. I hope that no poachers try and take these birds. Isn’t it amazing how a bird can survive when there are lots of predators like rats and cats.
Josh
Weird
that must be great news for people
i think ive seen 1 of those i didnt no they were extinct
I hope that bird never gets shot down by those stupid gunners.
they are so stupid
OMG IS ANYONE ELSE A HUNGER GAMES FAN??? THIS LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE A MOCKINGJAY!!!