Kokako Crowned NZ Bird of the Year
On November the 12th, 2016, the Kokako has been crowned the NZ bird of the year. The kokako is also known as the blue-wattled crow and it was far the most popular bird by online voters. The Kokako had 3614 votes and the following bird was the Kea with 2608 which is nearly 1000 votes away. The Forest and Bird Society who did the competition has made a new record with over 20,000 people voting.
On the year 2000, the Kokako was nearly facing extinction with only 660 left.
On the year 2000, the Kokako was nearly facing extinction with only 660 left.
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