Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand
The aim of this sixth checklist of New Zealand birds, like its predecessors, is to provide information on the nomenclature, taxonomy, classification, distribution (current, historical, and fossil) and status of the birds of the New Zealand region. As with earlier editions, it was produced by a Checklist Committee of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand Inc. (OSNZ).
The five earlier versions of the checklist of New Zealand birds published by the Checklist Committee of the Ornithological Society of New Zealand may be downloaded here:
- 2022. Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand
C.M. Miskelly, Convenor - 2010. Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand, Norfolk and Macquarie Islands, and the Ross Dependency, Antarctica
B.J. Gill, Convenor - 1990. Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand and the Ross Dependency, Antarctica
E.G. Turbott, Convenor - 1970. Annotated Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand, including birds of the Ross Dependency
F. C. Kinsky, Convenor - 1953. Checklist of New Zealand Birds
C.A. Fleming, Convenor.
In addition, ‘Amendments and additions to the 1970 Annotated Checklist of the Birds of New Zealand’ was published as a supplement to Notornis Vol. 27 (1980).
CONTENTS
ANSERIFORMES Swans, geese, and ducks
GALLIFORMES Quails, pheasants, and turkeys
COLUMBIFORMES Pigeons and doves
APODIFORMES Owlet-nightjars and swifts
GRUIFORMES Adzebills, rails, and cranes
CHARADRIIFORMES Waders, skuas, gulls, and terns
PROCELLARIIFORMES Albatrosses, petrels, and shearwaters
SULIFORMES Frigatebirds, gannets, darters, and cormorants
PELECANIFORMES Pelicans, herons, and ibises
ACCIPITRIFORMES Kites, hawks, and eagles
CORACIIFORMES Rollers and kingfishers
APPENDIX 2 Failed introductions