Identification tools

Use these guides to help you identify birds commonly seen around Aotearoa’s gardens, schools and parks. You can recognise birds by their colour, shape, size, sound and flight pattern.

Small birds < 15cm

Medium birds 15-30cm

large birds > 30cm

Listen to bird calls

Download tally sheet

Small birds <15cm

Medium birds 15-30cm

Large birds >30cm

Bird sounds

Can't quite work out what is hiding in the trees in your garden?  Have a listen to these bird call tracks and see if you can identify your birds this way.

These bird songs are Crown Copyright. They may be reused, even commercially, as long as you credit the Department of Conservation (NZ).
Credit: Department of Conservation Bird Songs and Calls

Want help with identifying your birds or can’t find your bird here?

Ask our knowledgeable NZ Garden Bird Survey group. Our community of bird enthusiasts will help you!