- Conservation status
- Doing OK
Kōtare are fearless and aggressive when it comes to food and family. They don't slow down when it comes to the breeding season, using their dagger-like beaks to tunnel into soft tree trunks or clay banks to build nests. Mum takes a short rest when nurturing their young, with dad in charge of providing food and sometimes even attacking other birds and mammals.
Campaign Manager
Hutt City Council
We're flying behind the Kōtare Kingfisher for bird of the year this year! We're not stork raven made - the Kōtare is the true king of Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River and our stunning reserves. With its dazzling colours and sharp hunting skills, we have no regrets about making this our vote. Let's create a flap and get everyone voting for the Kōtare so we can keep protecting the habitats it calls home!
We've been waiting owl year for this! The early bird gets the worm so vote now for the Kōtare!
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