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New Zealand Falcon.
The New Zealand Falcon ( also known as a Karerea) is New Zealand's only falcon while it's commonly mistaken for a common swamp harrier. Only 3000 - 5000 mating pairs are left in existence. The conservation status they put them under is near threatened but I personally believe that their more on the critical because of their numbers. The reason that their numbers are so low is because of farmers shooting them as their considered as pests by farmers.
This is a call from independent juvenile (chaffinches in background)
1. Why did I choose this bird?
I choose this bird because I always wanted to have one for a pet.
I choose this bird because I always wanted to have one for a pet.
2. What countries is my bird from?
This bird is found in New Zealand.
3. What is this bird afraid of?
This bird is afraid of Scarecrows, Owl decoys, and rubber Snakes.
This bird is found in New Zealand.
3. What is this bird afraid of?
This bird is afraid of Scarecrows, Owl decoys, and rubber Snakes.
4. Is my chosen bird smart?
Not really. It's lucky that it's slightly more intelligent than an Owl.
Not really. It's lucky that it's slightly more intelligent than an Owl.
5. In what ways is my chosen bird dangerous or special?
It's dangerous because it's not well known but that's what makes it special.
It's dangerous because it's not well known but that's what makes it special.
This is awesome Darrien - thanks for your informative post about your bird mascot. It is quite sad to hear there are so few of them 3000-5000 and if I drive a long way in New Zealand, I do see them in flight from time to time, and I have seen a few of them squished on the road as well. I hope they survive and your post will raise awareness of how precious and special they are. CARE card issued 3/8/2020
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