Karearea
NZ falcons thriving in logged pine plantations
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests. Audio
NZ falcons thriving in logged pine plantations
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests.
AudioOur Changing World for 13 December 2018
Rare native New Zealand falcons are thriving in some unexpected places, including recently logged pine forests. Audio
Critter of the Week The Karearea - NZ Falcon
DoC's threatened species ambassador Nicola Toki tells us all about the Karearea - the New Zealand falcon, which can fly at speeds of over 100 kilometres an hour. Audio
Protected falcon shot in 'senseless killing'
The person who shot a protected New Zealand falcon - kārearea - on a Hawke's Bay farm could face a hefty fine or jail-time if caught, Department of Conservation says.
Putting the karearea among the pigeons
A New Zealand native falcon has helped chase away more than half of the pigeons at a University of Canterbury campus. Audio
Karearea scares off Canterbury University's pigeons
A native falcon that's being used to scare away pigeons at Canterbury University has managed to get rid of about half of the pests from the campus. Audio
Saving the falcon
The New Zealand native falcon (karearea) is severely threatened with fewer than 6000 left. The Marlborough Falcon Trust (supported by Brancott Wines) is determined to save this beautiful bird by a… Audio
Karearea
Listen to the New Zealand falcon, which, despite being able to fly at speeds over 100 km/h, are more endangered than the kiwi. Audio