New Zealand Birds

Aotearoa New Zealand is home to 94 endemic land birds that occur nowhere seen the world. No wonder we love our birds so much here!

A painting of a bird, a New Zealand Kereru or Wood Pigeon, with a turquoise and dark blue head and wings, and a white chest, against a cloudy sky background.
Watercolor painting of a Kereru NZ wood pigeon sitting on a branch with green leaves, with a cloudy sky background.
Watercolor painting of a whio blue duck standing on a rocky ground with a plain white background. The duck has dark body feathers, a light-colored bill, and webbed feet. The artist’s signature, Jane Sinclair, appears in the bottom right corner, and the text "Whio Blue Duck" is written below the image.
watercolour painting of a Kaká bird with detailed feathers, perched on a small branch, with a white background.
Painting of a bird of prey, the New Zealand falcon, Karearea, possibly a hawk or eagle, perched on a branch against a landscape with mountains and cloudy sky.
A painting of a Kea, a large green parrot with brown and olive feathers, perched on a gray rock.
Watercolor painting of a little blue penguin named Korora, standing on a white background.
A detailed watercolor painting of a small bird with a green head, white eye ring, gray chest, and brown body perched on a branch with green leaves and red and purple berries. The painting is signed 'JS 2018' and labeled 'Tauhou Silvereye'.
A detailed watercolor illustration of a New Zealand robin perched on a branch with leaves. The bird has a dark gray head, white underparts, and dark wings and tail. The illustration is signed 'JS 2015' and has the caption 'Toutouwai New Zealand Robin' underneath.
Close-up of a Bellbird, Korimako, set against a cloudy blue sky background.
Watercolour painting of a yellow-eyed penguin with a green-tinted head, standing on a rocky ground.
A detailed illustration of a grey warbler perched on a branch with a dried leaf, labeled with the scientific name Riroriro.
Watercolor painting of a NZ Falcon perched on a branch, with detailed brown and white feathers, a sharp beak, and piercing eyes. Text notes 'Karearea NZ Falcon' and artist's initials and date.
Watercolor painting of a Fiordland crested penguin standing on rocks with a distinctive crest of yellow feathers on its head and a dark beak.
Close-up of a New Zealand Fantail, Piwakaka, brown and beige feathers, and a dark eye, set against a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a Tui with iridescent blue and green feathers, a black eye, and a cream-colored fluffy patch on its neck, set against a cloudy sky background.
Painting of a South Island Robin perched on a branch with moss and leaves, signed JS 2014.
Colorful watercolor painting of a New Zealand kingfisher bird perched on a branch.
A detailed painting Karearea, New Zealand Falcon, with intense eyes and a large beak, set against a stormy sky with dark clouds and a hint of water below.
Watercolor illustration of a bird with a human-like face, perched on a branch with the words "Piwakawaka Fantail" and the artist's initials JS 2018.
Close-up of a Kokako, a large dark beak, and a bright blue berry in its beak, set against a blurred green background.
Illustration of a Great Spotted Kiwi bird with gray and black feathers, long beak, and small green plants on ground.
Close-up of a Tui, white markings around its neck, and a cloudy sky background.