New Zealand’s Black Robin Wins Bird of the Year

The tiny black robin was once almost extinct. Now, it has been named New Zealand's favorite bird.

New Zealand has picked its winner for the Bird of the Year contest. This year, the crown goes to the black robin. It is an amazing comeback story. Years ago, there was only one breeding pair left in the whole world. That meant the species was very close to disappearing forever. Thanks to a lot of hard work by conservationists, their numbers have grown. The black robin is known for being a bit shy, but it has now captured the hearts of the public. People voted in huge numbers to help it take the top spot. While the robin won, other birds also got some attention during the race. For example,…