- Conservation status
- Doing OK
Pīwakawaka sent hearts fluttering in 2006 and this diminutive but distinctive bird won Bird of the Year in the competition’s second year.
Pīwakawaka are a common sight throughout the country, from backyards to the backcountry. They build impressive nests out bark, dried grass, moss and skeletonised leaves and stick it all together with cobwebs for a snug and robust finish.
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Hello Period
Hello Period is an internationally loved sustainable period brand from Aotearoa, New Zealand. An award-winning, certified B Corp brand, Hello Period creates reusable period products including cups, discs, period underwear and pads.
Already well versed in the world of ‘fannies’, Hello Period are the proud campaign managers for the most ‘fannytastic’ wee bird in Aotearoa - the Pīwakawaka!
Loved as a cheeky fan favourite, the Pīwakawaka deserves the title of 2025 Bird of the Year.
Small but mighty, the Pīwakawaka is basically the puppy of the bird world - goofy, friendly, and always popping up when you least expect it. Unlike other birds that bolt when you’re near, this wee fannie flutters closer. Spoiler alert: they’re not following you because you’re cute - they’re just using your footsteps to flush out snacks. Cheeky.
And here’s the kicker - the Pīwakawaka hasn’t won BOTY since the competition began in 2006. That’s far too long out of the spotlight for such a ‘fan’nytastic bird. It’s time to ruffle a few feathers and give this cheeky icon the recognition it deserves.
✨ Join the Fan Club. Vote Pīwakawaka. Period. ✨
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