As Rotoroa's ecosystems are restored, they have naturally attracted species from neighbouring ecosystems and have become more suitable for the relocation of species from further afield

Species that have naturally returned to Rotoroa Island

Australiasian Gannet
Piwakawaka (fantail)
Caspian Tern)
Dotterel
Grey Warbler (Riroriro)
Kaka
Kererū
Oi (grey faced petrel)
Oystercatcher
Pukeko (Purple Swamphen)
Ruru
Tui
Waxeye (Tauhou)
White Fronted Tern (Tara)
Weka

Species that have been translocated to Rotoroa Island

Takahē
Tieke (saddleback)
North island brown kiwi
Popokotea (whitehead)
Shore skinks
Moko skinks
Pateke (brown teal)

Species who call Rotoroa Island home

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