Further Sources

Action plan for seabird conservation in New Zealand. Part A: threatened seabirds

This online article in PDF format (236 pages, 1.89 MB download) by Graeme A. Taylor is part of the Department of Conservation’s series on threatened species.
Action plan for seabird conservation in New Zealand. Part B: non-threatened seabirds

A second article in PDF format (203 pages, 1.6 MB download) by Graeme A. Taylor, discussing non-threatened seabirds, their habitat, and conservation issues.
Annotated list of the seabirds of the world – gulls, skuas and allies

This list provides information about the distribution, status, threats and conservation measures for each of the New Zealand species of gulls and skuas.
Annotated list of the seabirds of the world – terns

Comprehensive information about the distribution, status, threats and conservation measures for each of the New Zealand species of terns.
New Zealand birds gallery

Further information and stories about New Zealand gulls, terns and skuas can be found on this website.

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Orbell, Margaret. Birds of Aotearoa: a natural and cultural history, edited by Carolyn Lagahetau. Auckland: Reed, 2003.
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Stead, Edgar F. The life histories of New Zealand birds. London: Search, 1932.