South Island robin/toutouwai

June 2017

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June 2017

An adult male South Island robin investigates an interesting find. Photo: Matt Winter
Keep an eye out for this bird in July, as it begins building its nest.  I think the South Island robin (toutouwai) would have to be our friendliest native bird. I once had one jump up onto my shoulder, peck at my earlobe then proceed to attack the hair on top of my head. The attraction […]
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