Rare frigatebird recovering at Auckland bird rescue centreSUPPLIED The lesser frigatebird weighed just 469 grams when it arrived at the bird rescue centre. Not only did Cyclone Gita leave destruction as it passed through New Zealand, it also left behind a rare bird. Green Bay NZ Bird Rescue Centre in West Auckland is rehabilitating a young lesser frigatebird. "There's been very, very few sightings ever in New Zealand," Whelan said. READ MORE:* Exhausted and dehydrated albatross recovering at Auckland bird rescue centre* 'Astonishing' first ever NZ sighting of red-footed booby* 'Incredibly rare bird' spotted at Lake Ellesmere"We think it was probably Cyclone Gita that brought it in."

Source: Stuff March 13, 2018 03:11 UTC