- Conservation status
- In serious trouble
The English common name of this bird is believed to come from their high-pitched zit tzit whistle. With a curved bill and long tongue built for reaching deep into flowers, they’re nimble nectar‑nibblers. To give them a boost, conservationists sometimes add nectar feeders and artificial nest boxes to the forest.
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McGuinness Institute
We want to make sure that little treasures like our Hihi can fly around our forests forever!
The McGuinness Institute is a non-partisan think tank applying hindsight, insight, and foresight to explore major challenges and opportunities facing New Zealand over the long term. We are a small team based in Wellington and are committed to positively influencing public policy for the future.
One of our research projects, BiodiversityNZ, specifically explores how we can use research and public policy to protect endangered species and their habitats in the face of challenges like climate change. We are working towards the goal that New Zealand becomes a world-leader in conservation and biodiversity protection.
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