- Conservation status
- Doing OK
Tauhou means ‘stranger’ in te reo Māori and it’s a fitting name for these busy little birds. Tauhou are originally from Australia and a migratory flock is believed to have blown over in a storm sometime in the 1850s. Because they arrived under their own steam, they are classified as a native species and a valid contender for Bird of the Year.
Check out their stylish olive-green plumage and stunning full-circle silver eye shadow.
Campaign Manager
Kara Goddard
This small but mighty bird is a well-known but little-appreciated backyard favourite. The tauhou is very distinguished with its eye-catching plumage and sassy personality. Tauhou are easily encouraged into backyards with fruit and they give hours of twitching for home-based bird watchers. I’m a Community Park Ranger and ex-zookeeper and love all things avian and little bit batty. I’m looking forward to championing the wee guys.
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