Deepak Rajanna

Canada Goose (Chicks)

Introduced species in New Zealand. Seen here with Chicks by the Te Anau lake.

Goose,Introduced species in New Zealand. Seen here with Chicks by the Te Anau lake.

European Goldfinch (Female)

Introduced species in New Zealand.

Goldfinch,Introduced species in New Zealand.

New Zealand Pigeon

Pigeon species endemic to New Zealand, characterized by a heavy flight that generates a lot of sound.

Pigeon,Pigeon species endemic to New Zealand, characterized by a heavy flight that generates a lot of sound.

Paradise Shelduck (Male)

Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake.

Shelduck,Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake.

Paradise Shelduck (Female)

Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake. This species is peculiar in that the female is flashier than the male.

Shelduck,Endemic to New Zealand. This individual was photographed on the shore of the Te Anau lake. This species is peculiar in that the female is flashier than the male.

South Island Takahē

Thought to be extinct in the 19th century until it was rediscovered in the mid-20th, very few individuals of this species survive in the wild. This photo is taken in one of the last few reserves in which you can find this bird.

Takahē,Thought to be extinct in the 19th century until it was rediscovered in the mid-20th, very few individuals of this species survive in the wild. This photo is taken in one of the last few reserves in which you can find this bird.

European Goldfinch (Male)

Introduced species in New Zealand.

Goldfinch,Introduced species in New Zealand.

Common Chaffinch (Female)

Introduced by the Brits, the Chaffinch seems to have colonised almost all of New Zealand.

Chaffinch,Introduced by the Brits, the Chaffinch seems to have colonised almost all of New Zealand.

Pacific Black Duck (Chicks)

The chicks were so comfortable with humans around them. Evolving in a predator-free environment for millions of years seems to have killed their instinct to stay safe.

Duck,The chicks were so comfortable with humans around them. Evolving in a predator-free environment for millions of years seems to have killed their instinct to stay safe.

Eurasian Blackbird (Female)

Introduced species, the Eurasian blackbird is one of the most widespread birds in New Zealand.

Blackbird,Introduced species, the Eurasian blackbird is one of the most widespread birds in New Zealand.