Kohab Life

Tips and ideas to support NZ Birds in your garden and help them thrive.

Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Fantail (Pīwakawaka)- Facts and Info

The friendly Fantail is one of New Zealand's iconic birds and one that everyone is always happy to see. It is a small cheerful little bird, but don't be fooled by this tiny cute bird, it's actually an insect-killing machine! Find out more about the endemic Fantail in this Kohab Life blog.

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Silvereye (Tauhou) - Facts and Info
Josie Sutherland Josie Sutherland

Silvereye (Tauhou) - Facts and Info

Silvereye are one of the most common NZ birds. This means it's highly likely you are kohabiting with them already. They are easy to spot with their beautiful white eye-rings and olive green undies. They are happy little creatures and suddenly appear in your garden in a quarrelsome flock. Find out more about Silvereyes

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