New Zealand's only falcon wins annual bird election DW 09/29/2025
The karearea (New Zealand falcon) was named Bird of the Year, highlighting severe threats from habitat loss, introduced predators, and a small population.
Threatened karearea falcon wins New Zealand's 2025 bird of the year
Karearea, New Zealand’s only endemic raptor and 200km/h hunter, was crowned Bird of the Year; 5,000–8,000 remain and face predators, habitat loss, and collisions.