New Zealand Falcon
Falco novaeseelandiae
LCLeast Concern Endemic to New Zealand
- Family
- Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)
- Order
- Falconiformes
Overview
The New Zealand falcon (Māori: kārearea, kārewarewa, or kāiaia; Falco novaeseelandiae) is New Zealand's only falcon, and one of only four living native and two endemic birds of prey. It is frequently mistaken for the larger and more common swamp harrier. It is the country's most threatened bird of prey, with only around 5000–15000 individuals remaining. Under the New Zealand Threat Classification System the falcon is stable at Threatened, with conservation research needed.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Locally in New Zealand, including Stewart and Auckland islands.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: New Zealand falcon
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
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