"At its core, Bird of the Year is a competition about celebrating and raising awareness for all of New Zealand’s amazing native bird species," said Rykers. "We want to keep the contest fresh and ...

Paleontologists have identified a fossil of the world's largest parrot, which weighed 15 pounds and stood 3 feet high, in New Zealand. They nicknamed it "Squawkzilla." The 19-million-year-old mega ...

This New Zealand native carries one of the bird world's most tragic and oddly ... When it comes to parenting, kakapo moms do it all. Males play zero part in raising chicks. After mating, they ...

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