Tūturiwhatu / NZ dotterel
The NZ dotterel is a threatened shorebird and can live up to 25 years old.
Auckland
The endangered New Zealand dotterel/tūturiwhatu is found only in this country. Their nests are just scrapes in the sand, and their chicks have to find their own food from the day they hatch, though their parents will go to great lengths to protect them.
With over 75% of our indigenous species at risk of extinction*, the Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance is raising funds to help defend the many special species of the Waitākere Ranges.
Thank you for your support of this bird, currently more rare than kiwi!
*Extinction threat to indigenous species | Stats NZ. (n.d.). Www.stats.govt.nz. https://www.stats.govt.nz/indicators/extinction-threat-to-indigenous-species/
About us
The Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance (PFWRA) is an alliance of networks and groups restoring biodiversity in the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.
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All funds raised will be used to resource volunteer groups to improve habitat, keep predators in check, and undertake monitoring activity to give tūturiwhatu, and the other special species of the Waitākere Ranges, the best chance possible.
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