The southern red-breasted plover or southern New Zealand dotterel (Charadrius obscurus obscurus ) is a bird endemic to New Zealand, and was once widespread across the South Island, though now it breeds nearly exclusively on Stewart Island.
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Not a migrantAnimals that do not make seasonal movements and stay in their native home ranges all year round are called not migrants or residents.
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starts withWhile it was formerly found throughout the South Island, it is currently restricted to Stewart Island, where it breeds on inland mountain tops, plains, and river valleys.
The population of Southern New Zealand dotterels has fluctuated. It has largely died out in the South Island due to introduced predators such as feral cats and stoats. However, population numbers swelled to around 290 birds in 2005, followed by intense decline to around 120 individuals. The cause is unknown. It is not due to a lack of recruitment, but rather a decline of mature birds. Consequently, it has been categorized as critically endangered.
