The kārearea New Zealand falcon rocketed to first place in Bird of the Year 2025. With its breathtaking speed, fearless attitude, and a campaign led by Auto Mossa behind it, this iconic bird of prey secured its second championship crown.
A look back at our esteemed BOTY winners
New Zealand falcon
Yellow-eyed penguin
Australasian crested grebe
Rock wren
Long-tailed bat
Kākāpō
Yellow-eyed penguin
Kererū
Kea
Kōkako
Bar-tailed godwit
Fairy tern
Yellowhead
New Zealand falcon
Pūkeko
Kākāriki
Kiwi
Kākāpō
Grey warbler
Fantail
Tūī
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