New Zealand pigeon/ kererū/kūkū/kūkupa

New Zealand pigeon/kererū. Photo: Greg Moorcroft.

New Zealand pigeon/kererū

New Zealand's native pigeon, also known as kererū, kūkū and kūkupa and wood pigeon, is the only disperser of large fruits, such as those of karaka and taraire, we have. The disappearance of the kererū would be a disaster for the regeneration of our native forests.

The kererū is a large bird with irridescent green and bronze feathers on its head and a smart white vest. The noisy beat of its wings is a distinctive sound in our forests. The pigeon is found in most lowland native forests of the North, South and Stewart/Rakiura islands and many of their neighbouring islands.

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Publications

Tree planting for attracting native birds
Threatened species classifications

Learn more

Kererū Discovery Project website

Urban Jungle interactive game - download this game from the Kererū Discovery site and build a your own kererū-friendly virtual garden

Pukaha Mount Bruce website

Contacts

For further information about the kererū in your area, contact your local Department of Conservation office or check out the website of the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society
Conservation for prosperity. Tiakina te taiao, kia puawai