From thieving parrots to boozy pigeons: why New Zealand is obsessed with its native birds

[UngulateNerd92]

The result of an extraordinary ecological history, many of New Zealand’s birds are highly unusual but all are beloved

https://amp-theguardian-com.cdn.amp...new-zealand-is-obsessed-with-its-native-birds

 

[Dassie rat]

One possible reason for this is the fact that New Zealand only has 2 living species of endemic mammal

 

[UngulateNerd92]

One possible reason for this is the fact that New Zealand only has 2 living species of endemic mammal

I can see that being a reason for this...

 

[Pantheraman]

They should be proud of their native birds. New Zealand is home to birds found nowhere else on earth that are very unique. I mean, just look at the Kiwi.

 

[UngulateNerd92]

They should be proud of their native birds. New Zealand is home to birds found nowhere else on earth that are very unique. I mean, just look at the Kiwi.

I couldn't agree more!