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The New Zealand Pigeon or kereru is a bird endemic to New Zealand but its population declined considerably after the arrival of humans in New Zealand. This trend continues, especially in the North Island, but they are still relatively common in the west of the South Island and in coastal Otago. They are commonly found in native laurel forests, scrub, rural and city gardens and parks.
The introduced Australian common brushtail possum and introduced species of rats, mainly the ship or black rat have not only significantly reduced the amount of fruit available for pigeons and other native birds but they also prey on eggs and nestlings.
Restrictions on the shooting of pigeons were enacted as early as 1864, with total protection since 1921, although the enforcement against hunting was not consistent. Some Maori protested, claiming a traditional right to hunt the pigeon.
The bird is protected under the Wildlife Act and there have been prosecutions for shooting it.
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Journalist, sometimes aimless...often terrified traveler, wildlife photographer, Antarctic explorer, rabbit peep, news junkie and New Zealander living the American dream... For many years I have traveled the world specializing in unique photography from remote corners of the earth. From the turquoise icebergs of Antarctic Continent and the penguins of South Georgia to the albatross of the Falkland Islands to the wildlife of Africa and the frozen corners of Minnesota. During my journalism career I published hundreds of news and feature articles along with several travel articles about life in the Southern Ocean. Last year my work was been published on the online version of the Smithsonian Magazine and one of my King Penguin...

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