Kererū | NZ pigeon

Kererū | NZ pigeon

Kererū | NZ pigeon

Kererū | New Zealand pigeon in gardens have generally signalled shallow to moderate increases for each 10-year period monitored so far.

Shallow to moderate increases overall for Kererū in gardens for each 10-year period monitored so far. Regional trends vary but are also generally increasing.

Kererū are seen in quarter of rural gardens, but less than a fifth of urban gardens.

Kererū | New Zealand pigeon. Sexes are similar with a white under body, glossy purple-green back and head, and red bill and feet

Scientific name : Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae

Other names : native pigeon, New Zealand pigeon, wood pigeon, kereru, kokopa, kūkū, kūkupa, parea

New Zealand Status: Native (Endemic)
Conservation Status: Not threatened

Where they feed: Ground, shrubs and trees.
What they eat: Shoots, leaves, buds, flowers and fruit

Where they feed: Shrubs, trees and in the air.
What they eat: Invertebrates, fruit

Just having a little nibble. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Ryan Imray.

Kererū eats kowhai leaves. NZGBS 24024 Photograph Competition Image: Dean McKenzie.

A hungry Kererū chowing down on some leaves. Not the most graceful photo but it is both funny and cool. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Zac Painting.

A Kererū in flight over Titahi Bay. I sometimes wait for half an hour for one of the local Kererū to take off in flight for a chance at a photo like this, and every now and then it is worth the wait. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Zac Painting.

A kererū, native New Zealand pigeon, feeding on the leaves of a kowhai tree in Waikanae, Kapiti. Photograph by Mark Mitchell

Kererū taken at Puhi Puhi Campsite. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Robyn Young.

A vegan diet. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Kelvin Wright.

Kererū Kai. NZGBS 2024 Photography Competition Image: Margaret Keegan.

This pair of Kererū were cavorting in the kowhai tree in my garden, they were not concerned that I was reasonable close with my camera. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Meg Lipscombe.

Kererū in flight. Waitākere, Auckland. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Jon-Paul Hansen.

Kererū on a Nikau Palm. Beach Haven, Auckland. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Barry Young.

Well hello there! NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Heidi Benson.

Kererū chewing a leaf in my garden in west Auckland. Extremely adorable! NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Saryu Mae.

Flight of the Kererū. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Greg Lokes.

Kererū (NZ Wood Pigeon) rolling nicely for the camera in late afternoon light in Akaroa. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Geoff Soper.

Kererū the Cascade Kauri track . NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Liang Chen.

A Kererū from my deck, having a feed. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Russell Potts.

Kererū. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Jeanette Elaine Nee.

Multicoloured Kererū. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Hamish Johnston.

Kererū in spring. NZGBS 2024 Photograph Competition Image: Nicola Glubb.