New Zealanders pick endangered black robin as Bird of the Year — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-zealanders-pick-endangered-black-robin-as-bird-of-the-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Endangered Black Robin Wins New Zealand Bird of the Yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-zealanders-pick-endangered-black-robin-as-bird-of-the-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/new-zealanders-pick-endangered-black-robin-as-bird-of-the-year#u82430Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:10:44 +0000New Zealanders selected the endangered black robin as Bird of the Year following a remarkable conservation comeback. Often described as a tiny goth bird, the species nearly went extinct in the 1970s when its population crashed to just a single breeding pair. Intensive recovery efforts allowed the birds to bounce back to hundreds of individuals, culminating in this annual award win.Why it mattersThe annual Bird of the Year contest highlights New Zealand's native fauna and conservation priorities. The black robin's victory marks a milestone for a species that narrowly escaped total ext