What does the word Karearea mean?
Zealand falcon
karearea in British English (ˈkɑːrɛərɛə ) nounWord forms: plural karearea. a New Zealand falcon, Falco novaeseelandiae. Also called: bush-hawk.
What do Karearea look like?
Often seen hunting small passerines in dramatic chases, they have long pointed wings and a long tail. Wings and tail open out into a more rounded shape when soaring. When perched they have an upside-down teardrop shaped silhouette. Males are approximately a third smaller than females.
What is the Maori name for the New Zealand falcon?
kārearea
Scientists call it: Falco novaeseelandiae Māori have many names for the New Zealand falcon including: kārearea, kārewarewa, kāiaia, kāuaua, kāeaea, kārewarewa, Tawaka and Kakarapiti. Others know the falcon as the: bush hawk, sparrow hawk or quail hawk.
Is the Karearea endangered?
Near Threatened (Population decreasing)
New Zealand falcon/Conservation status
Where does the Karearea live?
They are found in the North Island, mainly south of Hamilton; and NW South Island as far south as Greymouth. Large paler ‘Eastern’ falcons live in open dryer habitats east of the Southern Alps but extend from coast to coast in central South Island.
How long can falcons live for?
A peregrine falcon can live for up to 15 years and sometimes longer.
Is a harrier a hawk?
Harriers are very distinctive hawks, long-winged and long-tailed, usually seen quartering low over the ground in open country.
How rare is the NZ falcon?
Why should we care about NZ Falcons/Kārearea? One of 38 species of falcon worldwide, the New Zealand falcon is endemic to this country. It is estimated that the population is likely between 5000 – 8000. Therefore that makes them rarer than all species of Kiwi, (but not as rare as some species).
How tall is a Karearea?
Adult New Zealand falcons measure between 40 cm and 50 cm. Males are smaller than females. Males weigh between 240 g and 350 g, while females weigh between 410 g and 720 g.
What are baby falcons called?
A falcon chick, especially one reared for falconry, still in its downy stage, is known as an eyas (sometimes spelled eyass).
Where does a karearea nest in the forest?
Karearea nest in a scrape in grassy soil or humus in various locations: under a rock on a steep slope or on a rock ledge, among epiphytic plants on a tree branch, or under a log or branch on the ground. In such sites chicks and eggs are vulnerable to introduced predators, so this fierce defense is understandable. How fast?
Which is a better bird Peregrine or karearea?
Not relying on all out speed, karearea are far more manoeuvrable than peregrine and have short, relatively deep rounded wings, a long tail and have not developed the stiff feathers found in birds that stoop/dive for a living.
Why are power lines a death trap for karearea?
The final blow to karearea is the death trap that is our power-lines. Karearea like a vantage point and power-lines offer a welcome perch. The trouble lies in the fact that birds of this size can touch both lines, short the circuit and electrocute themselves.