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Chatham Islands black robinThe recovery of the Chatham Islands black robin from the brink of extinction is an internationally renowned conservation success story.

New Zealand pigeon / kererū / kūkū / kūkupaThe 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.

Morepork/ruruThe native morepork is known for its haunting, melancholic call. This sound gives it the Māori name 'ruru'.

TūīTūī are unique to New Zealand and belong to the honeyeater family, which means they feed mainly on nectar from flowers of native plants.

TuataraTuatara are rare, medium-sized reptiles found only in New Zealand. They are the last survivors of an order of reptiles that thrived in the age of the dinosaurs.

KeaThe endangered kea is the world's only alpine parrot, and one of the most intelligent birds. The kea has been crowned Bird of the Year for 2017.

KiwiThe kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, has loose, hair-like feathers, strong legs and no tail. Learn more about the kiwi, the national icon of New Zealand and unofficial national emblem.

Hector's dolphinOne of the smallest marine dolphins in the world, Hector’s dolphins grow no more than 1.5 m in length.

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