A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand’s annual bird election
The Kārearea won with 21% of over 75,000 votes, highlighting conservation concerns as 80% of New Zealand's native birds face threats from habitat loss and predators.
- A mysterious falcon won New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year contest, known for its willingness to eat its opponents.
- Bird of the Year has evolved from a simple email poll in 2025 to a major cultural event.
- The Kārearea can reach speeds exceeding 200 km per hour while hunting smaller birds.
- Forest & Bird reported that 87% of votes in this year's poll were cast from New Zealand.
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Most New Zealand Contest Ever Has Crowned Its Winner
New Zealand's annual bird election is contested by cheeky parrots, sweet songbirds, and cute, puffball robins. This year's winner is a mysterious falcon that wouldn't think twice about eating them. Karearea, the Indigenous Maori name for the New Zealand falcon, was crowned Bird of the Year on Monday, reports the...
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In a worldwide competition, New Zealand's only hawk has won the title "Bird of the Year" — and sends a serious message for species protection at maximum speed.
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