Forest and Bird, an organisation that protects New Zealand’s exotic wildlife, runs the annual Bird of the Year competition, which attracted a record 48,000 votes.

Oct. 15 (UPI) --A New Zealand conservation group said the kereru, a bird known for being "drunk" and "large," was elected Bird of the Year by New Zealanders. Forest & Bird, the conservation group ...

Forest & Bird today launches a nationwide survey of kereru. The inaugural Kereru Count allows the public to contribute to the national scientific study by recording sightings of kereru (New ...

New Zealand's native wood pigeon, the kererū, has swooped in to claim the Bird of the Year competition. Amassing 5833 votes in the annual competition run b ...

NEW ZEALAND KERERU PIGEON WINS BIRD OF THE YEAR NEW ZEALAND KERERU PIGEON WINS BIRD OF THE YEAR. The kereru has swooped to victory in the . Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

Described by conservation group Forest and Bird as “clumsy, drunk, gluttonous and glamorous”, the Kereru population is not endangered, but is vulnerable to attacks by predators such as feral ...

A kereru (wood pigeon) feeds on a bush at Maraetotara in Hawke's Bay. Photo / Warren Buckland. New Zealand's native wood pigeon, the kererū, has swooped in to claim the Bird of the Year ...

New Zealand has voted for its bird of the year 2018 and it's one known for being "drunk, clumsy and a bit of a clown", organisers say. The kereru has a liking for fermented fruits, which contain ...