Wrybill gets the worm

Wrybill (Ngutu pare, Anarhynchus frontalis) front view pulling a worm at sunrise on shelly beach, New Zealand bird photography

The Wrybill (Anarhynchus frontalis), or Ngutu pare, is a native shorebird celebrated for its uniquely curved bill. This photograph captures it front-on at sunrise as it pulls a worm from the ground, highlighting the gentle light and vibrant colours of New Zealand’s coastal shores.