Kōtuku, White Heron for Bird Of The Year!

White Heron Sanctuary Tours is honoured to act as the official campaign manager for the revered Kōtuku or White Heron in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year competition.

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With a stable yet fragile population of around just 200 - and only one breeding ground in Aotearoa - the Kōtuku is among  New Zealand’s rarest native birds.

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​Once hunted to the brink of extinction for its prized plumage feathers, the Kōtuku’s survival is a powerful conservation success story and a symbol of hope for all endangered wildlife.

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Together, we can help raise awareness for this extraordinary species.

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​Please show your support by following our Whiteheronboty campaign on Facebook and Instagram (below) and most importantly -​​​