![]() New Zealand falcons likely benefit from the predator control done by DOC around the country.ĭOC advocates for New Zealand falcon conservation through the Resource Management Act (RMA) process, in particular in the context of wind farm development.ĭOC has supported a genetic analysis to better understand any differences between Bush, Eastern and Southern falcons. The construction of wind farms in New Zealand falcon habitat may expose it to similar risks. ![]() High mortality rates have been reported for some birds of prey at several overseas wind farms due to collision with the rotating turbine blades. Recently a new threat to New Zealand falcons has emerged in the form of wind farms. Like many birds of prey overseas, New Zealand falcons are also threatened by electrocution on power poles containing transformers.ĭespite their fully protected status, New Zealand falcons are still illegally shot by people, particularly when falcons occasionally kill racing pigeons or chickens. Tussock grassland and grey scrub habitats being converted to pasture also reduces nesting and prey habitat. Continued selective logging of such trees reduced available nesting habitat.
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