UC Scientists Dispel Long-Held Fallacy About NZ Black Stilt

[Dave Houston]

Scientists at the University of Canterbury have found evidence that one of the world's rarest birds, the New Zealand black stilt or kakī, is a genetically distinct species and thus worthy of protection.

The University researchers, working with Dr Richard Maloney from the Department of Conservation's Kakī Recovery team, have found that contrary to popular belief, this critically endangered wading bird does not represent a hybrid swarm.

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