Kōtuku, White Heron for 'Bird Of The Year'

White Heron Sanctuary Tours proudly campaigns 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 one of 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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