Black-naped tern added to New Zealand list
May 19th, 2022![](https://www.birdsnz.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Black-naped-tern-by-Hayden-Pye.jpg)
I am pleased to report that black-naped tern has been officially added to the New Zealand list!
The following Te Papa blog tells the story of how it was discovered and recognised:
A new bird for New Zealand – black-naped tern
Congratulations to Hayden Pye for his unique experience that resulted in a new bird species being added to the New Zealand list.
Ngā mihi
Colin