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Kōrero: Introduced land birds

Little owl

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Originally introduced from Germany, little owls are now established in the South Island. They are found mainly in flat pastoral country, especially on the east coast, while the native morepork is found more commonly on the west coast.

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Department of Conservation

Reference: 10037224

by J. L. Kendrick

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Christina Troup, Introduced land birds – Little owls, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/natural-sounds/17147/little-owl (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Christina Troup, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.