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The New Zealand falcon's wing span is about 45 cm (about 18 inches)
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Why is the falcon on the New Zealand Twenty Dollar note?
New Zealand uses indigenous flora and fauna on the reverse of its banknotes. The New Zealand Falcon or karearea, is mostly found in the alpine regions of the south island, but can be found in the southern most areas of the north island. The New Zealand Falcon is New Zealands only endemic falcon, and New Zealands only endemic bird of prey.
Why is the New Zealand parliament known as the Beehive?
The Beehive is a colloquial name for the Parliamentary building wing which houses the executive of New Zealand government. It is called this because its shape resembles a traditional beehive, being round in plan, and graduated in size from the bottom to the top.
Which bird is on new zealands 10 note?
Amount: Person: Bird:$5, Sir Edmund Hillary, Hoiho (Yellow-Eyed Penguin)$10, Kate Sheppard, Whio (Blue Duck)$20, Queen Elizabeth II, Karearea (New Zealand Falcon)$50, Sir Apirana Ngata, Kokako (Blue Wattled Crow)$100, Lord Rutherford of Nelson, Mohua (Yellowhead)
What is the New Zealand and Australian currency?
New Zealand and Australia have distinct currencies. Australia has the Australian Dollar and New Zealand has the New Zealand Dollar. They are not interchangeable or usable in both countries and they have differing values.
Are wild dog in New Zealand?
There are no werewolves in New Zealand.
What is the life cycle of the New Zealand falcon?
first it is an egg then ithatches then it gos into a audit new Zealand falcon.
Why is the falcon on the New Zealand Twenty Dollar note?
New Zealand uses indigenous flora and fauna on the reverse of its banknotes. The New Zealand Falcon or karearea, is mostly found in the alpine regions of the south island, but can be found in the southern most areas of the north island. The New Zealand Falcon is New Zealands only endemic falcon, and New Zealands only endemic bird of prey.
What is the bird on the back of the New Zealand 20 note?
The Karearea, New Zealand's native falcon.
What animal is on the nz 20 note?
It is the New Zealand Falcon or Karearea
What are the names of the types of Falcons?
one type of falcon is the "falcon" another type of falcon is the Peregrine Falcon
What does the New Zealand Falcon Hunt?
The New Zealand Falcon Falco novaseelandae, hunts live food only. It does not take road kill or other scavenge material. It hunts small birds, lizards, mice, and small rabbits.
What has the author Geoffrey Ellis written?
Geoffrey Ellis has written: 'Tool box on the wing' -- subject(s): History, New Zealand, New Zealand. Royal New Zealand Air Force
How long does the New Zealand Falcon live for?
The New Zealand Falcon, also known as the Kārearea, typically lives for about 5 to 10 years in the wild. In captivity, with proper care, they can live longer, sometimes reaching up to 15 years. Their lifespan can be influenced by factors such as habitat quality, food availability, and predation.
What is the name of the building that the New Zealand parliament meet in?
The New Zealand government in a building known as the "Beehive" due to its resemblance of this structure. It is located in Central Wellington near the High Court of Wellington and the Supreme Court of New Zealand. Officially, it is known as the Executive Wing of the Parliamentary Buildings in Wellington.
What route did Robert Falcon Scott take to Antarctica?
On his first voyage, the Discovery Expedition, Scott left London and sailed to Antarctica by way of Cape Town and New Zealand.
What is the name of the nz base in the Antarctic?
New Zealand has one research base in Antarctica which is know as "Scott Base" after Captain Robert Falcon Scott
Why do white bellied eagles hold each others claws in mid air?
In New Zealand, the local Falcon do this when passing food in mid-air.
