populations down to improve the environment for threatened bird species such as the mōhua (yellowhead) and tīeke (saddleback). Many other native bird species can be found on the island, including karearea (New Zealand falcon), kaka, kea, and kiwi. See also List of islands of New Zealand Lists of islands Desert island References Further reading Hill, Susanne; & Hill, John. (1987). Richard Henry of Resolution Island. John McIndoe: Dunedin. Wilson, Kerry-Jayne. (2004). Flight of the Huia. Canterbury University Press: Christchurch. External links New Zealand to create more island sanctuaries BirdLife International Stoats cleared from Resolution Island Wildlifeextra.com 1998 archaeological investigation of a 1795 ship and temporary dwellings at Facile Harbour Uninhabited islands of New Zealand Islands of Fiordland Fiordland National Park Island restoration