The black stilt or kakī was once widespread around New Zealand, but now only small numbers survive in the Mackenzie Basin, South Canterbury. Introduced predators and reduction of habitat have been the main cause of their decline. The species is commemorated here in a postage stamp issued in 2000 and designed by wildlife artist Paul Martinson.
Te whakamahi i tēnei tūemi
New Zealand Post
Reference:
2000 Threatened Birds stamp series
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