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Perpendicular Point is located in New Zealand
Perpendicular Point
Perpendicular Point
Location in New Zealand
Spotted Shag
Spotted shags nest on the cliffs

Perpendicular Point is a small headland on the West Coast of New Zealand's South Island, overlooking the Tasman Sea. It lies about 40 km south-south-west of Cape Foulwind, close to the small community of Te Miko.

Important Bird Area

The point has been identified as an Important Bird Area, by BirdLife International because the coastal cliffs in its vicinity are a breeding site for over 500 pairs of spotted shags.

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