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Pigeon Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Pigeon species. These include New Zealand Pigeon and Rock Pigeon.

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New Zealand Pigeon

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

The Kererū, or New Zealand Pigeon, is a unique bird of Aotearoa's forests. This plump, charismatic bird is about the siz...

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Rock Pigeon

Columba livia

The Rock Pigeon, introduced to New Zealand in the 19th century for racing and aviculture, is now a familiar sight in urb...