Birds

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What bird? website
Photos, descriptions and bird calls of native and introduced birds in New Zealand

Formak website
Advice on how community groups and land owners can monitor the condition of New Zealand native forest ecosystems

Ornithological Society of New Zealand website
An independent site containing information on the distribution of birds in New Zealand


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Research, collection and wildlife permits

Learn about the permits you need to collect and/or undertake research on plants, animals or geological samples or to take, hold, release or kill protected species. These permits help ensure the continued protection of natural, historic, cultural and recreational values managed by the Department of Conservation.


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1080 poison for pest control

DOC online and field based training

Biodiversity Projects database - a catalogue of NZ biodiversity monitoring projects

View the Ghosts of Gondwana and Moa's Ark documentaries on NZ on Screen.


Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

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Publications

Tree planting for attracting native birds
Threatened species classifications

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What bird? website
Photos, descriptions and bird calls of native and introduced birds in New Zealand

Formak website
Advice on how community groups and land owners can monitor the condition of New Zealand native forest ecosystems

Ornithological Society of New Zealand website
An independent site containing information on the distribution of birds in New Zealand

Contacts

DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number

Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:

Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings

Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai