NEW ZEALAND BIRDS

The Fiordland crested penguin or tawaki, is one of the rarest of New Zealand’s mainland penguins. The current tawaki population is between 2,500 and 3,000 breeding pairs and has been in decline since the 1950s. Tawaki are highly susceptible to human disturbance when nesting. There is a concern that increased nature tourism in South Westland and Fiordland may disturb breeding birds and cause nests to fail. Stoats and dogs pose a serious risk to tawaki colonies. Stoats prey on both chicks and sick or injured adults, while a single dog has the potential to wipe out an entire colony.

Another iconic FAINTAIL bird, Native bird in New Zealand in a geometric style Print illustration by Yhodesign

The three gannet species are closely related and are sometimes treated as one species Morus bassanus, with subspecies M. b. serrator for the Australasian gannet, M. b. bassanus for the northern gannet, and M. b. capensis for the Cape gannet.

The kākā is a large parrot belonging to the nestorinae family, a group that includes the kea and the extinct Norfolk Island kākā. The birds are mainly diurnal but are active at night during fine weather or a full moon. Flocks of boisterous kākā gather in the early morning and late evening to socialise - their amusing antics and raucous voice led Māori to refer to them as chattering and gossiping.

The kakapo is a large, nocturnal, flightless, lek-breeding parrot – a real oddity. It is also critically endangered, and the focus of considerable conservation attention. Before humans arrived it was common throughout New Zealand’s forests, but predation by introduced mammals brought it to the brink of extinction - a low point of about 50 birds only in the mid 1990s. The transfer of the whole population to predator-free islands and intensive intervention in every stage of its life has led to a steady increase in numbers. Kakapo have no close relatives.

Kea has cheeky antics and curious behaviour often lands them in a whole lot of trouble, landing them the notorious title of 'clown of the mountains'.

Another iconic King Fisher bird, Native bird in New Zealand in a geometric style Print illustration by yhodie.

A mascot for New Zealand or even people call us a kiwi. Kiwi in Geometric style to give more different dimention into illustration. Lets give this Kiwi a lovely home

One of native bird in New Zealand, Kokako. Distinctive sign of blue under the chin make them very attractive in New Zealand Bushes.

The New Zealand tomtit looks similar to a robin. They are a small bird with a large head, a short bill and tail, and live in forest and scrub. The Māori name of the North Island tomtit is miromiro, while the South Island tomtit is known as ngirungiru.

Native New Zealand Bird in poster quality. Size is A2 ( UNFRAMED ).

Pukeko is one of Native NZ bird. the bird who couldnt fly found in most ZN area.

The flightless takahē is a unique bird, a conservation icon and a survivor. A takahē looks similar to the common pūkeko. They share a common ancestor, so are very distantly related. The pūkeko is skinny and blue with a black back. The takahē is much larger and more colourful.

This is an iconic Tui bird, Native bird in New Zealand in a geometric style Print illustration by Yhodesign.

Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis) were self introduced in the 1800s and now have a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They have made the forest their home and are now among the most common bird in suburbia too. Facts The silvereye has a wide distribution throughout New Zealand. They can be found from sea level to above the tree line but they are not abundant in deep forest or open grassland. Slightly smaller than a sparrow, the silvereye is olive-green with a ring of white feathers around the eye. Males have slightly brighter plumage than females. They have a fine tapered bill and a brush tipped tongue like the tui and bellbird. Silvereyes mainly eat insects, fruit and nectar. The silvereye was first recorded in New Zealand in 1832 and since there is no evidence that it was artificially introduced, it is classified as a native species. Its Māori name, tauhou, means 'stranger' or more literally 'new arrival'.

The kererū is a large bird with irridescent green and bronze feathers on its head and a smart white vest. The noisy beat of its wings is a distinctive sound in our forests