Kiwi birds return to New Zealand's capital after a century away
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Wellington, New Zealand's capital, has reintroduced kiwi birds to its hills after more than a century of absence, marking a milestone in the Capital Kiwi Project's conservation efforts. The initiative involves relocating the nationally significant and endangered flightless birds back into urban-adjacent wild habitats. This citizen-driven campaign aims to restore native biodiversity and reconnect the community with its natural heritage.
- ▪Wellington has welcomed its 250th relocated kiwi bird as part of the Capital Kiwi Project.
- ▪Kiwi birds had been absent from the hills around Wellington for over 100 years before the reintroduction effort.
- ▪The Capital Kiwi Project is a community-led conservation initiative aiming to restore native kiwi populations in the region.
- ▪Kiwi birds are flightless, endangered, and hold cultural significance as New Zealand's national bird.
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