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Auckland Council recently released its first stocktake of the region’s bird population.
It says the study provides crucial insight into the conservation needs of birds and challenges they face.
The report identifies 230 bird species in Tāmaki Makaurau, with 34 native species classified as “regionally critical” and another 20 “at risk”.
A total of 123 species are non-resident native and a further 28 are “introduced and naturalised”. Twenty-four species are currently “not threatened”.
“This report is a wake-up call to protect the incredible avian diversity that graces our region,” planning, environment and parks committee chair Richard Hills said.
“This regional assessment is a crucial step in understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental changes and human activities on bird populations.
The findings will guide Auckland Council in achieving its biodiversity management objectives, ensuring our native bird species continue to thrive.”
