The karure black robin from the Chatham Islands won New Zealand's Bird of the Year 2026 with more than 25,500 votesScienceSep 20 at 4:01 PM – Sep 20 at 6:38 PM3 outletsNew ZealandNewshubBlack robin bucks shy tag to take Bird of the Year 2026 Sep 20 at 5:07 PMRNZBlack robin bucks shy tag to take Bird of the Year 2026 Sep 20 at 4:01 PMOtago Daily TimesShy little robin claims Bird of the Year title Sep 20 at 6:38 PM