Birds Of New Zealand
A beautiful selection of images of New Zealands unique bird life printed on canvas or aluminium and available as stock photos in jpeg format. These bird images are really stunning when printed on aluminium with a matt finish using the high definition Chromaluxe process. The prints look great when put together in sets providing a feature in any room.
I frequently head out to do more nature photography and also have a backlog of wildlife photos that I'm still sorting out so will be making regular updates to these bird collections. If you can't find what you're looking for then check back in a few months time or contact me with any specific requests.
All image by photographer Alec Messenger
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Grey Warbler/Riririro-1
$82.00A beautiful little riroriro (grey warbler) clinging to the slender branch of a lacebark as it hunts for insects in the early morning.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$82.00 -
Pied Stilt With Reflection-1
$100.00A pied stilt/poaka standing in the still water above its own clear reflection in one of the pools at the Pauatahanui wildlife reserve.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$100.00 -
Saddleback At Zealandia-1
$100.00A saddleback/tieke in the bush at Zealandia. The saddleback have estabished themselves really well at Zealandia. Everytime I go I get dozens of sitings.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium...$100.00 -
Swamp Harrier/Kahu-5
$135.00This kahu or swamp harrier came in close and circled me allowing me to get some great shots before soared away out of sight.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...$135.00 -
Swamp Harrier/Kahu-1
$100.00A swamp harrier or kahu, hovering overhead searching the ground the prey. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints...$100.00 -
Kingfisher In The Rockpools-11
$135.00A beautiful shot of a kotare or NZ sacred kingfisher perched on the rcks in the sun on a cold winter morning at the New Plymouth foreshore.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$135.00 -
Hihi or Stitchbird-23
$100.00A beautiful image of a male hihi/stitchbird showing off his striking colours. This photo was taken at Zealandia Ecosanctuary In Wellington.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$100.00 -
Bellbird/Korimako-7
$100.00A male korimako or bellbird in the forest at Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington. Bellbird have the most beautiful song with resonant bell like notes that seem to fill the whole forest with music.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased...$100.00 -
Tui In The Kowhai-5
$100.00A tui in the kowhai tree resplendent in spring mating plummage.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints due to their...$100.00 -
Silvereye On Cherry-1
$100.00A silvereye (tauhou) high up in a cherry tree in our garden during springFraming & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints...$100.00 -
Grey Warbler In Silver Birch-1
$100.00A grey warbler in our garden in the silver birch. Grey warbler are gorgeous little birds, always active searching for insects. We hear there delightful song in our garden through out most of the year. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased...$100.00 -
Kereru In Cabbage Tree-1
$100.00Beautiful photo of a kereru/NZ wood pigeon balanced on a cabbage tree at Glenfern Sanctuary on Great Barrier IslandFraming & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation...$100.00 -
Fantail At Dawn-1
$100.00A fantail (piwakawaka) pauses in the soft light of the morning sun on its way around our garden hunting for insects. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...$100.00 -
New Zealand Dotterel At Sandy Bay-6
$100.00A New Zealand dotterel (tuturiwhatu) on the beach at Sandy Bay in Taranaki.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints...$100.00 -
Wrybill-1
$100.00A wrybill, ngutuparore on the beach at the Manawatu Estuary. Wrybill are very unusual being the only bird with a sideways curved bill.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$100.00 -
White Fronted Tern With Catch
$100.00A white fronted tern/tara returning to shore with its catch. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints due to their...$100.00 -
Saddleback At Bushy Park
$100.00A saddleback/tieke foraging for insects in the bush at Bushy Park near Whanganui.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...$100.00 -
Goldfinch Taking Off
$135.00This is a sequence of two superimposed shots of a goldfinch launching into flight from some lupins.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...$135.00 -
White Fronted Tern Landing
$100.00A white fronted tern (tara) lands next to a companion on the foreshore rocks at the Waiwhakaio river mouth.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process...$100.00 -
Scaup With Ducklings-3
$135.00A female scaup with six ducklings a. t Lake Mangamahoe. I had been watching these ducklings feeding, diving and reapearing out in the distance on the lake when they suddenly turned and swam in towards me enabling me to get this shot.Framing &...$135.00 -
Tui In The Cherry Blossom-2
$82.00A tui showing of its beautiful colours amongst the cherry blossom at the beginning of spring.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...$82.00 -
Swamp Harrier/Kahu-4
$100.00A swamp harrier flying low over the Waiwhakaio river in New Plymouth as it searches for prey.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...$100.00 -
Kingfisher In The Rockpools-9
$135.00A kotare/kingfisher perched in the sun with a small crab it has caught in the rock pools.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend...$135.00 -
New Zealand Dotterel-4
$100.00A pair of NZ Dotterel ( tuturiwhatu) foraging on the foreshore at the Waiongana river mouth. These are lovely friendly little birds. I crept as close as I dared to take photos and then they came towards me halving the distance.Framing & Mounting:...$100.00 -
Silvereye In The Hebe-9
$100.00A beautiful portriat image of a silvereye/tauhou in a hebe. This hebe is just outside our kitchen window and is often fill of silvereye feedingon the nectar from its flowers.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched...$100.00 -
Kereru
$82.00A close up portrait shot of a kereru (NZ wood pigeon) in our garden in Autumn.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...$82.00 -
Kaka-12
$82.00A close up shot of a kaka feeding from its claw at Zealandia Ecosanctuary.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints...$82.00 -
Bellbird/Korimako-4
$82.00A male bellbird/korimako in Zealandia ecosanctuary in Wellington. This bellbird was perched next to one of the feeding stations and was constantly chasing off the hihi (stitchbird) when they came to the feeder.Framing & Mounting: This image can be...$82.00 -
Pied Stilt-2
$100.00A beautiful shot of a pied stilt (poaka) in the water at lake Okareka near Rotorua.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...$100.00 -
Eastern Rosella-1
$100.00An estern rosella perches in the top of a cherry tree just outside one of our bedroom windows during winter. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation...$100.00 -
North Island Robin-9
$82.00A North Island robin (toutouwai) exploring the forest in Zealandia ecosanctuary in Wellington.It is always a treat to see these friendly little birds though sadly they are a rare sight in most of our mainland forests.Framing & Mounting: This image...$82.00 -
Variable Oystercatcher-2
$100.00A variable oystercatcher (torea pango) catches the biggest worm ever at Blind Bay, Great Barrier Island. When it had finally hauled it out of its hole it ran off dragging the worm behind it to feed it to its chick at the other end of the beach.Framing...$100.00 -
Kakariki-3
$100.00A kakariki or red crowned parakeet, down on the lawn foraging in the grass outside the guest lodge on Kapiti Island. There is a large population of these colourful but rare parakeets on Kapiti and we saw several small flocks of them flying over the...$100.00 -
Hihi Or Stitchbird-11
$82.00A lovely image of a make hihi, or stitchbird, standing on a stake at one of the feeding stations in Zealandia sanctuary. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye...$82.00 -
Grey Warbler In An Acacia
$135.00A grey warbler in an acacia in our garden during spring. We nearly always have several of these delightful little birds somewhere in our garden searching for insects. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas...$135.00 -
Fantail On A Branch
$100.00A fantail (piwakawaka) lands briefly on a branch as it flies deftly through the branches hunting for insect in a bushy corner of our garden. Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the...$100.00 -
New Zealand Dotterel At Sandy Bay-2
$100.00A lovely portrait image of a New Zealand dotterel (tuturiwhatu) taken at Sandy Bay in Taranaki.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We...$100.00 -
Caspian Tern In Flight
$100.00A caspian tern/taranui in flight above the Manwatu estuary.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium prints due to their...$100.00 -
Pair Of Caspian Tern
$135.00A pair of caspian tern (taranui) flying closely together at the Manawatu estuary.Framing & Mounting: This image can be purchased printed on either stretched canvas or on aluminium using the Chromaluxe dye sublimation process. We recommend aluminium...$135.00 -
Kokako-1
$100.00This is Kahurangi, a female kokako brought in as a rescue bird and now living in an aviary at the Pukaha national wildlife centre at Mt Bruce. She has become imprinted on humans and cannot now be sfaely released in the wild. She is really gorgeous...$100.00