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Some New Zealand Bird Facts

Bell Bird

It sometimes competes with the stitch bird for nectar on Tiritiri Matangi. Lovely bird.

  1. Yes, the ring is the mark of this bird, it is monitored by scientists that are studying the progress of birds. In fact all of these birds have a ring on from the people on the island to protect them and scientists

Morepork

Also known as "Ruru!" found on Tiritiri Matangi. All the birds disappear if it comes out during the day. Its a predator. 

I saw my first in the Blue Lakes Holiday Park in Rotorua at night. When it flies its silent, its our New Zealand Owl.

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Written by Pamela Moresby

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