Resources

Native birds

This photo library provides high quality photos of native birds, many of which are threatened by introduced predators. Each photo includes information on the author, copyright, license, and description.

Kākā on Kapiti Island (jpg 6.8 MB)
Author: Yang Gan
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Close-up of kākā on Kapiti Island
Takahē at Zealandia Ecosanctuary (jpg 3.2 MB)
Author: Kurt Sharpe
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Takahē at Zealandia Ecosanctuary, Zealandia
Rock wren on a rock (jpg 3.1 MB)
Author: Kerry Weston
Copyright: Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Rock wren on a rock in the Haast Range
Close-up of a kea in the Haast Range (jpg 2.3MB)
Author: Kerry Weston
Copyright: Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: A close-up of a Kea in the Haast Range
Mohua transfer (jpg 3MB)
Author: Rosalind Cole
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Handheld Mohua in Dart Valley of the Mt Aspiring National Park
Kākāpō on Anchor Island (jpg 3.4MB)
Author: Pania Dalley
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Kākāpō on Anchor Island, photo shared as part of the Love Your Parks photo competition
Young Kākāpō chicks (jpg 417KB)
Author: Chris Birmingham
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Young kākāpō chicks in captivity before release on Anchor Island, Dusky Sound
White-fronted tern (jpg 3.3MB)
Author: Rod Morris
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: White fronted tern on Mangere Island, Chatham Islands
Adult Kakī Black Stilt (jpg 5.7MB)
Author: Liz Brown
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Adult black stil in aviary
North Island Weka (jpg 4.1MB)
Author: J.L. Kendrick
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description: Close up of North Island Weka on Kapiti Island
Northern Royal Albatross Chick (jpg 3.1MB)
Author: Aaron Heimann
Copyright: DOC, Crown Copyright
License: CC-BY
Description:
A northern royal albatross chick sits among the grass at Taiaroa Head