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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

New Zealanders warned to steer clear of bird of the year' after dive-bomb attacks

It is New Zealand's fastest bird, capable of flying 200km/h in its pursuit of prey, and has impressive talons. Karearea are powerful aerial hunters and watch other birds, lizards or small mammals sometimes larger than themselves from a high vantage point before diving to snatch their prey. During nesting season, they become incredibly territorial and protective, which some walkers have discovered the hard way.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
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