- Conservation status
- In serious trouble
Kaikōura tītī are unique to the seaward ranges of Kaikōura. They are the only seabird in New Zealand to nest high in the mountains, commuting each day down the slopes at 150km/h to get to their "office", the sea, and returning back to the ranges in the evening. The 2016 Kaikōura earthquake affected their habitat in the mountains, destroying about 15% of their nesting area and reducing their population by a third.
Campaign Manager
Myah Jones
I’m passionate standing up for the underbirds. The Kaikōura tītī is a true taonga. It’s one of the only seabirds in the world that nests in alpine mountains. It crash-lands in town, braves predators, and flies hundreds of kilometres just to feed its chick. I’ve seen the strandings, I’ve felt the heartbreak, and I want to give this feathered flier the spotlight it deserves!
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