WELLINGTON: Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand's most popular feathered friend as competition organisers hope to draw attention to endangered birds. New Zealand's annual avian beauty contest has proven highly contentious over the years. The kakapo, a chubby
WELLINGTON: Five extinct species have been included on the ballot to find New Zealand's most popular feathered friend as competition organisers hope to draw attention to endangered birds.The kakapo, a chubby parrot resembling a green-feathered bowling ball which can't fly, couldn't run in last year's Bird of the Year competition.
Feathers were also ruffled when a native bat was allowed to enter, then flew off with the 2021 title. "We're searching for the bird that has captured New Zealanders' hearts over the last century," said Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki at Saturday's launch.
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