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Tag: common birds

7 Rifleman Facts – The Smallest Native Bird!

  • Posted on March 4, 2021February 23, 2021
  • Animals

The endemic rifleman is New Zealand’s smallest native bird. Read 7 facts about this bird that weighs about 1/3 of a house mouse. The more time I spend wandering in the bush the more that I become familiar with it. I’ve learned to identify the…

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9 Tui Facts – A Vocal New Zealand Bird

  • Posted on June 2, 2019December 3, 2019
  • Animals

A tui is one of New Zealand’s most unique looking and sounding birds. These 9 tui facts will teach you about this iconic bird. The forests of New Zealand are filled with unique plants and animals. On the south island you can wander through magnificent…

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