https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-tiny-goth-bird-was-nearly-extinct-now-it-s-new-zealand-s-bird-of-the-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-tiny-goth-bird-was-nearly-extinct-now-it-s-new-zealand-s-bird-of-the-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/this-tiny-goth-bird-was-nearly-extinct-now-it-s-new-zealand-s-bird-of-the-year#u82377Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:05:47 +0000The endangered black robin has won New Zealand's Bird of the Year title for 2026. Known as a tiny 'goth' bird, the species achieved a remarkable conservation comeback after previously plunging down to just a single breeding pair. New Zealanders selected the bird for the annual national spotlight, celebrating a dramatic recovery from the brink of extinction.Why it mattersThe black robin nearly vanished completely in the 1970s before intensive conservation efforts rescued the species. Populations have since rebounded from that single breeding pair to hundreds of birds. The annual