The native birdlife of New Zealand is a mixture of species unique to NZ, birds that exist in several countries and recently self-introduced Australian species. | |||
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Translocated birds Unfortunately, many New Zealand species are close to extinction, or have been rescued from the brink. Many species are highly vulnerable to introduced predators such as rats, stoats and possums and their survival depended on the remaining populations being removed to predator-free islands and reserves. | |||
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Introduced birds Many species of bird have been introduced to New Zealand from Europe, Australia and elsewhere. In some cases, they compete against native species, whereas others have found empty ecological niches. | |||
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