- Conservation status
- In serious trouble
New Zealand's rarest bird. Nesting on shell-covered sand near the sea, fairy terns are often vulnerable to extreme weather events and predation. However, their eggs have speckled to blend in with the sand, and, when parents call an alarm, the chicks standstill, blending into the background. Terns are also able to drink sea water.
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The Birdcage Tavern
Just like the legendary tara Iti, our small but mighty group is still going strong! We've been battling for the fairy tern for years, raising funds for the cause.
This year, this is OUR year! #UpTheTaraIti 😁
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