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 subspecies of the fairy tern that is endemic to New Zealand. It is one of the rarest and most endangered native breeding birds, with approximately 40 individuals remaining in the wild.