Godwit Species
New Zealand contains 2 of Godwit species. These include Bar-tailed Godwit and Black-tailed Godwit.
Bar-tailed Godwit
Limosa lapponica
The Bar-tailed godwit, or Kuaka, is a large wading bird that visits New Zealand's shores each year. With its long legs a...
Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
The Black-tailed godwit is a rare visitor to New Zealand's shores. This large, elegant wader stands out with its long le...