by Christina Troup
New Zealand’s forests were once filled with birds and their clamour: melodious songs, squawks, whirrs, squeaks, buzzing and chattering. These are the sounds of birds finding food, defending territory, attracting mates or guarding chicks. Most of New Zealand’s small forest birds are endemic, and some are from ancient families.
Main image: Shining cuckoo
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