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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Crowns Pūteketeke as New Zealand's 'Bird of the Century'

The Australasian crested grebe, also known as the pūteketeke or the 'puking' bird, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century in a poll that received over 290,000 votes. Comedian and talk show host John Oliver championed the bird, which is known for its unique appearance, adorable parenting style, and propensity for regurgitation. The kiwi came in second place, followed by the kea. The annual competition aims to raise awareness about New Zealand's native birds, many of which are threatened or extinct. The pūteketeke's numbers have been slowly increasing, making it a successful ambassador for all New Zealand birds.

via CNN|

#australasian-crested-grebe #bird-of-the-century #conservation

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke Being Crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The Australasian crested grebe, or pūteketeke, has been crowned New Zealand's bird of the century after a campaign led by British-American comedian John Oliver. Known for its unique mating rituals, including the "weed dance" and the "ghostly penguin," the pūteketeke gained global attention after Oliver appointed himself as its campaign manager. The bird, which carries its young on its back and induces vomiting to expel parasites, received the highest number of votes in the competition organized by environmental group Forest & Bird. The North Island brown kiwi and the clever kea came in second and third place, respectively. The contest aims to raise awareness about the conservation of New Zealand's native bird species.

via The Guardian|

#bird-of-the-century #conservation #environment

wildlife-conservation2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Crowns Pūteketeke as New Zealand's Bird of the Century

Comedian John Oliver successfully campaigned for the pūteketeke, a puking bird with a colorful mullet, to win New Zealand's Bird of the Century contest, beating out the iconic kiwi. The annual contest, held by conservation group Forest and Bird, aims to raise awareness about native bird species. Oliver's humorous campaign, which included billboards, a plane banner, and a bird costume, garnered over 350,000 verified votes, temporarily crashing the voting system. Despite some controversy, the pūteketeke emerged as the winner, highlighting New Zealand's unique wildlife and the nation's deep connection to nature.

via NBC News|

#bird-of-the-century #john-oliver #kiwi

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke Being Crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century

The pūteketeke, also known as the Australasian crested grebe, has been crowned New Zealand's Bird of the Century after a campaign by US talk show host John Oliver. Oliver's "alarmingly aggressive" campaign for the vulnerable bird attracted a record number of votes, with over 350,000 ballots cast from almost 200 countries. The pūteketeke won due to its unique looks, adorable parenting style, and propensity for puking. While the campaign sparked controversy and allegations of American interference, it brought global attention to the plight of New Zealand's threatened bird species.

via BBC.com|

#bird-of-the-century #conservation #environment

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

John Oliver's Bird of the Century campaign causes chaos in New Zealand's voting site

Comedian John Oliver's campaign for the pūteketeke bird to win New Zealand's Bird of the Century competition has caused a stir, with supporters crashing the voting website and unexpected detractors emerging. Oliver utilized billboards, movie parody posters, and even appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in a bird costume to promote his cause. The positive response has been overwhelming, with over 10,000 votes coming in overnight. However, the voting verification system crashed, leading to a delay in announcing the results. While some in New Zealand have criticized Oliver's campaign, he expressed his love for the country and its birds, while confidently predicting a victory for the pūteketeke.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

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