StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height18 cm
Weight35 g
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"Fernbirds communicate through duets, with males and females having distinct calls that they combine."
Field Guide
New Zealand Fernbird
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The New Zealand fernbird, or Kōtātā, is a secretive native bird that's more often heard than seen. About the size of a sparrow, this elusive creature has adapted perfectly to life in dense, low vegetation. With its long tail and mottled brown plumage, the fernbird is a master of camouflage in New Zealand's wetlands and shrublands.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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