New Zealand falconKārearea

Conservation status
In some trouble

Famous for fronting the $20 note, kārearea can clock 230km/h and can catch prey mid-flight. They have even adapted to hunt within the dense New Zealand forests. Is this aerial acrobat going to smash the competition this year?

Campaign Manager

Jonathan Gabriel

I am a huge fan of the falcon! I'm a 50-something widower who loves birds and conservation generally. You'll see from my Facbook page that I'm pretty creative and love the opportunity to support Forest & Bird in this campaign.

New Zealand falcon

Photo: Craig McKenzie