# This tiny ‘goth’ bird was nearly extinct. Now it’s New Zealand’s Bird of the Year

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-09-21 21:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 1 · Current Velocity: 0.25

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
New, Now, Year, Bird, Zealand

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Independent | Black robin which was once world's rarest bird wins NZ's prestigious Bird of the Year | 2026-09-21 11:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinAFBVV95cUxOUkh3WUY5VFF1VFpkZGxlV1pOWDhDYzBYRU9TaUxsMTRkN2RhcHE3UzVGUUhWS0ZLTFlscExBVjdjN194SF9hUEhqVXNDckhidEdDMUtiNzhmYUk5MlRfY1ppeXljdjZ6NG9zWldwbWZfTF9tZTZPeFhKa2VYT1hjNFMydS1pUWp0ekpNYWYyQkpCWVBBbndOZDQ1TEg?oc=5) |

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