Vote Kōtuku for 'Bird of the Year'!

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

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With a stable population of just 150–200 individuals, and only one nesting site in Aotearoa, the Kōtuku is one of New Zealand’s rarest native species and is particularly vulnerable.

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

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Together, we can raise awareness and help give the Kōtuku the recognition it deserves. If you’d like to get involved by displaying a poster in your town, shop, workplace or community centre, or by helping in another way, please let us know!

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​Please show your support by following our White Heron Bird of the Year campaign on Facebook and Instagram — and most importantly:​​​