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Chaffinch (Pahirini)  The Chaffinch, who are found just about anywhere people live, are widespread throughout NZ. They were introduced around 1860 and grow up to 15cm in length. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:23

Eastern Knot (huahou)  The Eastern Knot, also known as the red or lesser knot, is mostly found around coastal areas. Adults usually grow up to a size of around 25 cm in length. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:18

Eurasian Coot  The Coot is widespread throughout New Zealand's North Island. It grows between 30-39cm in length, has slate-grey plumage and a white bill and forehead shield. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:9

Fantail (Piwakawaka)  The Fantail could be our most common native bird, found anywhere there are trees. It grows to 16cm long, has drooping wings and a broadly fanned tail. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:145

Greenfinch (Male)  The male Greenfinch has a bronzed olive-green head and body, yellow across the wings and tail, grows to about 15cm, and is found throughout New Zealand. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:10

Hawk (Kahu)  The Australasian Harrier, or hawk, is common throughout New Zealand. It's often seen feeding on roadkill, or gliding slowly above the ground, scouring for prey. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:31

House Sparrow  The house sparrow is perhaps New Zealands most common bird. It can be found anywhere that humans are, from cities to rural farming towns. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:16

Kaka  The Kaka is a rare, playful New Zealand parrot, that's about 45cm long with olive brown upper parts, dark crimson underparts and a whitish silver capped head. image: Photo Stock copyright: ©Snap Shotz E:No S:68

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