Whitestone River
| Whitestone River | |
|---|---|
| Native name | Māori: Ōtūmatua |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
The Whitestone River (Māori: Ōtūmatua)[1] is a river in New Zealand, a tributary of the Mararoa River. It has been identified as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International because it supports breeding colonies of the endangered black-billed gull.[2]
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References[edit]
- ^ Beattie, J.H (1930). "The Oreti, Aparima, and Waiau". Otago Daily Times. Dunedin, New Zealand. p. 88.
- ^ "Whitestone River". BirdLife data zone: Important Bird Areas. BirdLife International. 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2012.
"Place name detail: Whitestone River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
45°32′S 167°45′E / 45.533°S 167.750°E