New Zealand Falcon

Falco novaeseelandiae Gmelin, JF, 1788

419 gWeight

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.

Busiest months: November–December · Most records: New Zealand

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

New Zealand Falcon has been recorded at 61 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Zealandia Te Mara a Tane Wildlife SanctuaryNew Zealand232 records
Kapiti Island LodgeNew Zealand82 records
Nugget PointNew Zealand69 records

More places

Massey University CampusNew Zealand64 records
Blumine Island | OruawairuaNew Zealand54 records
Zealandia – Lower DamNew Zealand52 records
Maungatautari – Southern Enclosure & Tautari WetlandNew Zealand49 records
Fiordland NP – Lake Gunn Nature WalkNew Zealand36 records
GlentannerNew Zealand25 records
Orokonui EcosanctuaryNew Zealand22 records

Countries and regions with the most records

New Zealand

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

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.

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Questions

How big is the New Zealand Falcon?

The New Zealand Falcon weighs around 419 g.

Where does the New Zealand Falcon live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: North, South, Stewart and Chatham islands (east of South Island; New Zealand). It is most often recorded in New Zealand.