List of endemic birds of New Zealand

Of the species breeding in New Zealand before humans arrived, 71% were endemic.

Population status symbols are those of the Red List published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.

[2] The symbols and their meanings, in increasing order of peril, are: LC = least concern NT = near threatened VU = vulnerable EN = endangered CR = critically endangered EX = extinct BirdLife International has defined the following Endemic Bird Areas in New Zealand: The following are classified as secondary areas, i.e. they have at least one restricted-range bird species, but do not meet the criteria for Endemic Bird Areas: These species (and subspecies) are found only in New Zealand.

They are listed in alphabetical order by common name, with an indicator of their conservation status.

These species breed only in New Zealand, but are found elsewhere also, so are not fully endemic.