Matuku / Bittern

Matuku are dependent on wetlands and with their habitat under threat, they are globally endangered. In New Zealand, they are listed as threatened - nationally critical with fewer than 1,000 individuals.

With over 75% of our indigenous species at risk of extinction*, the Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance is raising funds to help defend the many special species of the Waitākere Ranges.

Thank you for your support of this secretive bird!

*Extinction threat to indigenous species | Stats NZ.