Watch a video about the stitchbird or hihi, one of New Zealand's rarest birds, and the sole representative of a bird family found only in New Zealand.
Hihi are one of NZ's rarest birds, and became extinct on the mainland over a hundred years ago. Luckily, the island of Hauturu remained free from most predators, and has been a lifeboat for their survival.
Learn about the hard working Stitchbird/hihi and the recovery effort on Kapiti Island.
Tree planting for attracting native birds
Little Barrier Island (Hauturu)
Hihi conservation website
Pukaha Mount Bruce website
Karori Wildlife Sanctuary website
Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi website
New Zealand National Parks and Conservation Foundation website
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Sick or injured wildlife Whale or dolphin strandings
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