Photo: Michael Hamilton
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Kākā leg bands

Kākā with leg bands O-OM (orange on left leg, orange over mauve on right. Photo: Judi Lapsley Miller.

Birds originating from Zealandia can sometimes be observed far beyond our fence; this dispersal is known as the “halo effect”. You can help us track the range of our bird species by sending in reports of your sightings.

Reports are used by Zealandia, Forest & Bird, and Department of Conservation researchers. All personal information is kept in confidence but may be used to contact you for more information about the sighting.

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Your name*
Your email*
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Your Address*
Date and time of sighting*
Bird species*

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How many birds in this observation?*
Note: If more than 3 birds were recorded, please submit another form. Enter the leg bands and sex of the bird(s), if you recorded them.
How to read bird bands
 
Bird 1
Left leg
Right leg
Sex  Female Male Unknown
 
(Bird 2)
Left leg
Right leg
Sex  Female Male Unknown
 
(Bird 3)
Left leg
Right leg
Sex  Female Male Unknown
 
Observations
 
Please note the location the bird was seen, including address if possible
 
Environment - describe the habitat and weather
 
Behaviour - describe what the bird was doing (e.g. flying/feeding)
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