The New Zealand fairy tern or tara-iti (Sternula nereis davisae) is a subspecies of the fairy tern endemic to New Zealand. It is New Zealand's rarest native breeding bird, with about 40 individuals left in the wild.
The New Zealand fairy tern or tara-iti (Sternula nereis davisae) is a rare and unique bird species found only in New Zealand. It is considered one of the country's most endangered native birds, with around 40 individuals remaining in the wild.