Wingmate Logo
New Zealand Pigeon in its natural habitat
Common rarity

New Zealand Pigeon

Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Get app to track
StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height50 cm
Weight630 g
Image of New Zealand Pigeon
1 / 12

Did You Know?

3 Facts
1

"Kererū can occasionally get 'drunk' from eating fermented berries, leading to clumsy behavior and falling out of trees."

Field Guide

New Zealand Pigeon

5 sections

The Kererū, or New Zealand Pigeon, is a unique bird of Aotearoa's forests. This plump, charismatic bird is about the size of a domestic pigeon but with a dazzling twist. Its striking colors and distinctive flight make it a favorite among bird enthusiasts and a true icon of New Zealand's natural heritage.

Distribution Map

Tap to enlarge

Diet

Flowers_and_Nectar
Flowers and Nectar
Fruit
Fruit
Other_Plant_parts_Grasses
Other Plant parts Grasses

Track Your Sightings

Download Wingmate to log birds you spot and build your personal collection

Get the App