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Bird watching in Arthur's Pass National Park brochure

Published:

2009

A guide to the native bird life in Arthur's Pass National Park.

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Bird watching in Arthur's Pass National Park brochure (PDF, 1232K)

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Orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka. Photo: D Crouchley.
Orange-fronted parakeet/kākāriki karaka

Summary

This publication looks at the native birds people might see in Arthur's Pass National Park - including great spotted kiwi/roroa, blue ducks/whio and orange-fronted parakeets/kākāriki karaka.

It contains black and white images, tips for identifying birds and hot spots for viewing the different species.

Publication information

Published by the Department of Conservation
Canterbury Conservancy
Private Bag 4715
Christchurch

Contact

Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
Phone: +64 3 318 9211
Address: SH 73
Arthur's Pass
Email: arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz
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