Threats to the black stilt/kakī
The main threats to kakī include:
- Predators - especially introduced mammalian predators like feral cats and ferrets.
- Habitat loss and modification - such as hydroelectric and agricultural development and weed invasion.
- Human disturbance - recreational users of riverbeds and wetlands can crush eggs or chicks and scare adult kakī away from their nests.
The challenge now is to learn how and when to manage these threats. Targeted research will help to identify the most effective and efficient management techniques to use. With the support of landowners, recreationalists and the general public, we hope that kakī will thrive in their natural habitat once more.
Contacts
DOC HOTline - 24 hour emergency number
Phone 0800 DOC HOTline (0800 362 468) to report:
Sick or injured wildlife
Whale or dolphin strandings