New Zealand Birds

New Zealand has lost more bird species than any other nation. We also have more bird species at risk as a percentage of what remains, than any other nation. The South Island saddleback and Yellow - eyed penguin are now very rare. Kapako numbers have recently increased to 91 individuals. The South Island kokako was listed as officially extinct in 2007. Takahe number about 300. Whio are recovering as are the black robin that were reduced to one breeding pair. The black stilt number about 50 or so. 

Some of Paul Knight's photographs date back to 1960.