Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola Toki said the pūteketeke – a first time winner – was an outside contender for the competition, but “catapulted to the top spot thanks to its unique looks, adorable parenting style, and propensity for puking”.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/133291298/pteketeke-wins-bird-of-the-century-with-a-record-number-of-votes-placed-in-2023