Riroriro (grey warbler) and nest
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The position of the riroriro’s nest was said to indicate the prevailing wind – the bird always placed the entrance away from the wind. Listen to the riroriro’s call. Like the pīpīwharauroa (shining cuckoo), the riroriro’s call signalled the ...
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Little owl
Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Originally introduced from Germany, little owls are now established in the South Island. They are found mainly in flat pastoral country, especially on the east coast, while the native morepork is found more commonly on the west coast.
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