Kohab Life
Tips and ideas to support NZ Birds in your garden and help them thrive.
The mating behaviour of Tūī.
The New Zealand endemic Tūī has an elaborate and noisy mating ritual. But not all is as it seems, and it turns out that size really does matter. Find out how the male Tūī woos a female, and what really attracts their mate.
How do birds stay warm in the Winter?
During the Winter months and temperatures drop across New Zealand, have you ever wondered how your garden birds stay warm? Find out how in this months Kohab Life blog now.
How to clean your bird feeder.
A clean bird feeder helps attract more birds and also helps support NZ birds by protecting them from illness and the spread of pests and diseases.
The best place to put a bird feeder.
Bird feeders are a great way to attract birds to your garden and support your wild birdlife with supplementary food. But where you place your feeder can make all the difference to the number of visitors you get.
Bird feathers and how they work.
Feathers are amazing things. Lightweight and beautiful, but strong and perfectly designed. All birds have them and they provide warmth, protection, the ability to fly and to attract mates. Find out all about how they work here…
Ruru (Morepork) - Facts and Info
New Zealand's only native owl, the Ruru, or Morepork, may be known as the Guardian of the Forest, but this nocturnal forest owl is also common in urban settings where there are lots of large trees. Find out more in this Kohab Life blog…
8 Tips on feeding birds this winter
Winter is a difficult time for the NZ Birds we kohabit our gardens with, but it's not difficult to give them a helping hand. Anyone can do a little something to help our feathered friends thrive over the cold months.
Where do garden birds go in a storm?
Where do the NZ birds we kohabit our gardens with go during storms? How do the birds survive bad weather? And what can we do to support our garden birds during this time? Find out in our Kohab Life blog…
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.
How to attract native NZ birds to your garden
Encouraging our special endemic and native birds is really important to help the natural balance of our unique land. So take a look at our top tips for supporting these magical birds, and remember it’s a win-win as you’ll get the joy of watching your new friends kohabit alongside you.
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