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PHAETHONTIFORMES Tropicbirds

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) AIM, Auckland War Memorial Museum NMNZ, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa […]


CHARADRIIFORMES Waders, skuas, gulls, and terns

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) † Indicates an extinct taxon CM, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch NMNZ, Museum of New […]


GRUIFORMES Adzebills, rails, and cranes

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) † Indicates an extinct taxon CM, Canterbury Museum, Christchurch NMNZ, Museum of New […]


APODIFORMES Owlet-nightjars and swifts

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) † Indicates an extinct taxon NMNZ, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, […]


CUCULIFORMES Cuckoos

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) NMNZ, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington SEARCH: To search […]


COLUMBIFORMES Pigeons and doves

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) * Indicates a species (or other taxon) introduced to the New Zealand region SEARCH: To […]


PODICIPEDIFORMES Grebes

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) SEARCH: To search for a word or phrase, use Ctrl-F to create a search […]


GALLIFORMES Quails, pheasants, and turkeys

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) * Indicates a species (or other taxon) introduced to the New Zealand region † Indicates an […]


ANSERIFORMES Swans, geese, and ducks

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) * Indicates a species (or other taxon) introduced to the New Zealand region † Indicates an […]


APTERYGIFORMES Kiwi

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols and Abbreviations ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) BMNH, Natural History Museum (bird section), Tring, United Kingdom NMNZ, Museum of […]


DINORNITHIFORMES Moa

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. Symbols ➤ Indicates a species (cf. subspecies) † Indicates an extinct taxon SEARCH: To search for a word or phrase, use Ctrl-F […]


Introduction

The information presented here is identical to that contained in the fifth edition of the Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand (Checklist Committee 2022). To access a pdf version of the Checklist click here. SEARCH: To search for a word or phrase, use Ctrl-F to create a search box. The aim of this fifth […]


Publications

Current quarterly publications Publications archive Notornis scientific journal Birds New Zealand magazine Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand Occasional Publications Historical Publications


2022 Call for Abstracts and Instructions

The scientific days for the 2022 NZ Bird Conference will be held on 4 and 5 June. Results from bird studies and research will be presented orally or as posters. Expressions of interest from members or non-members who wish to present a paper or a poster are welcomed. Abstracts of talks and posters should be […]


New Publications Page

Council is delighted to advise members of the Society that a switchover was made today from the old Publications component of the Birds New Zealand website to a new site.  The new component is part of a wider programme of website development that now provides improved access to the Society’s scientific journal, “Notornis” (and “NZ […]


10,000 Facebook Page Followers!

This weekend we reached 10,000 followers on our Facebook page! Thank you to everyone who has liked our page recently and a very warm welcome to you from our mascot, Orbell – seen here watching birds from the hide at Pukorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre (where Orbell currently lives). Membership of Birds New Zealand costs just […]


Collaborative Research Agreement with DOC

Collaborative Research Agreement with Department of Conservation for Studies on the South Island Pied Oystercatcher The Ornithological Society has been operating a research project for over 10 years, led by David Melville and Rob Schuckard, aimed at increasing knowledge about the movement and longevity of the South Island Pied Oystercatcher/Tōrea in the Nelson/Tasman region.  The […]


Revised Strategy

A Revised Strategy for Ornithological Society of New Zealand / Te Kāhui Mātai Manu o Aotearoa: 2015 to 2025 In 2015 our Society celebrated its 75th anniversary.  To help recognise that point in our history it was fitting to set out a strategy that would advance the purpose, vision, values, aim and objectives in order to emphasise […]


2021 Call for Abstracts and Instructions

The scientific days for the 2021 NZ Bird Conference will be held on 5 and 6 June. The results of research on birds will be presented orally or as posters. Expressions of interest from members or non-members who wish to present a paper or a poster are welcomed. Abstracts of talks and posters should be […]


2022 NZ Bird Conference

The 2022 NZ Bird Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Birds New Zealand will be held  in Christchurch, from 4 to 6 June. Read details. REGISTER NOW Please note – a separate registration is required for each person attending the conference and/or dinner.  When registering, members and non-members are invited to make donations to the Fledgling […]