Cast Glass Bird Kōtare/Kingfisher

Cast Glass Bird Kōtare/KingfisherMori admired the Ktare or Kingfisher for being like a watchful sentry. The bird perches motionless, then attacks its prey in a sudden blur. More common in the North Island than the South Island of Aotearoa, the Ktare prefers open water or countryside with elevated perches for hunting and fishing. Living mainly in pairs, theyre often seen presenting a distinctive silhouette on power poles, fence posts and washing lines throughout the country. This