2024 New Zealand Bird of the Year voting begins, aiming to raise extinction awareness for 80% threatened native birds.
New Zealand's annual Bird of the Year voting began on September 2, 2024, aiming to raise awareness for the protection of native birds, with over 80% threatened with extinction, per Forest & Bird. Voting lasts two weeks, and this year's candidates include 74 species, such as the Adelie penguin, backed by Antarctica New Zealand. The winner will be announced on September 16, highlighting the need for conservation efforts.
September 02, 2024
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