The kererū (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae) is a colorful species of pigeon found in New Zealand. It is considered a cultural treasure to the Māori people and in 2018, the kererū was designated Bird of the Year by the New Zealand organization Forest &...
The Chatham pigeon (Hemiphaga chathamensis ), also called the Chatham Island pigeon or parea, is a bird endemic to the Chatham Islands in New Zealand. Growing to 800g in weight and 55 cm in length, the Chatham Island pigeon is closely related to the...
The Norfolk pigeon or Norfolk Island pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae spadicea ), sometimes called a wood quest, was a subspecies of the New Zealand pigeon that inhabited Norfolk Island. This population probably colonized Norfolk Island from New...
