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New Zealand Falcon

Falco novaeseelandiae

Photo by Paulix
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Field Notes

Description:

The only remaining bird of prey endemic to New Zealand.

Notes:

These photos are of a presumably nesting pair. As we approached, they dive-bombed us continually. This aggressive behavior is typical for this species.

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New Zealand Falcon

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Carolina
Thank you for the description Paulix.

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PublishedMarch 19, 2011

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