Wild Birds

New Zealand's endemic Kaka parrot depends most on the native puriri tree for it's nourishment in the north, but has a broad omnivrous diet.

Jan 14, 2012 - Suzan Phillips

New Zealand's rare and unusual wader, the Wrybill, is one of the most sought after species to see at Miranda on the Firth of Thames coast.

Jan 4, 2012 - Suzan Phillips

Many of the rare New Zealand Dotterels removed from the danger of oil spill effects after the MV Rena grounding, have been returned to East Coast beaches.

Dec 10, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

New Zealand's rarest and only mainland breeding crested penguin is a highlight of any bird watching trip to the West Coast of the South Island.

Dec 5, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

One of New Zealand's rarest birds, a Kakapo, has had visitors lining up to see him in Wellington this spring.

Nov 8, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Report uses multiple surveys to evaluate breeding and wintering populations, guiding conservation efforts to prevent further loss of birds in the state.

Oct 26, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

15th October 2011. Albatross were among more than 1,000 oiled seabirds identified from the oil spill off New Zealand's East Coast this week.

Oct 14, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Traveling down the Connecticut River, the Captain provided a view of several birds, including some unusual ones such as one he called the "Vampire Bird".

Sep 29, 2011 - Natalie Frank

During a boat trip down the Connecticut River, the Captain discussed the Osprey, its near extinction in the 1960s and recovery efforts.

Sep 25, 2011 - Natalie Frank

The Captain of a Connecticut River cruise discussed the Bald Eagle which can be found there, and there was a surprise ending to the tour.

Sep 24, 2011 - Natalie Frank

Tree swallows use reed beds in the northeastern U.S. for sleeping and protection from predators. Locations are permanent and taught to young birds.

Sep 11, 2011 - Albert Burchsted

Birds released in 2011 carry red wing tags with white letters so the public can report sightings of individual birds.

Aug 30, 2011 - John Blatchford

Blackcaps that breed in Germany are splitting into two groups - some winter in England, others in Spain.

Aug 27, 2011 - John Blatchford

Hundreds of thousands of Prions have washed up on New Zealand's west coast beaches after a severe and sustained westerly storm in early July.

Jul 26, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

The Royal Albatross is a magnificent example of aerodynamic form and function, perfectly adapted to live in the harsh environment of the Southern Ocean.

Jul 11, 2011 - Wendy Craig

The Sacred Ibis is a successful wading bird. Native to Africa, it now thrives in Europe and Florida after escaping captivity. But is it a welcome visitor?

Apr 26, 2011 - Mike DeHaan

The Laysan Albatross, Wisdom, one of the world's oldest known birds, and her newly hatched chick, have survived a tsunami at Midway Atoll.

Mar 13, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Unusual birds are not uncommon to Western Hemisphere tropics, and the enigmatic potoos are a prime example. The Northern Potoo is one of the easiest to see.

Feb 26, 2011 - Bob Bowers

Hummingbirds rely on nectar for as much as 90 percent of their diet. With severe temperature drops, sugar water feeders become critically important.

Feb 6, 2011 - Bob Bowers

There are four main species of vulture in Spain all of which are suffering from the advance of the industrialised world.

Feb 4, 2011 - Amanda Payne

Human activity can cause injury to the swan: one of the UK's best-known native species.

Feb 3, 2011 - Veronica Mitchell

Vital new support for the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper is helping to ensure new surveys of potential breeding sites will happen this year.

Jan 22, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

Making wild bird suet to attract birds is easy and recycles leftover food in the kitchen. Attract the birds to your yard with a simple, cheap suet recipe.

Jan 19, 2011 - Linda Wongkee

Ring-necked parakeets are common in London and the counties of South-East England. Does this exotic species pose a threat to the native wildlife of the UK?

Jan 17, 2011 - Veronica Mitchell

New Zealand has unique and engaging wild parrots that are now endangered and dependent on conservation for long-term survival.

Jan 17, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

New Zealand's bird fauna evolved in isolation for millions of years with no mammalian predators until the arrival of humans - causing many extinctions.

Jan 13, 2011 - Suzan Phillips

The robin, a traditional symbol of Christmas, is among several bird species in danger of "near extinction" if this extreme wintry weather continues.

Dec 22, 2010 - Josie Budd