New Zealand Falcon

Discover the resilient New Zealand Falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae), a threatened native raptor once heavily persecuted but now widely admired for its speed and agility. Recovery efforts are succeeding in select regions amid forests and farmlands. Our site features high-res images ideal for birdwatchers celebrating Aotearoa's iconic predators on the rebound! Triumphantly photographed by Steve Couper amid thriving landscapes and soaring comebacks.