StatusEndemic
RarityFairly Common
Height25 cm
Weight75 g
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"The South Island saddleback was the first bird species in the world to be saved from extinction through translocation."
Field Guide
South Island Saddleback
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The South Island saddleback, or tīeke in Māori, is a striking native bird of New Zealand, about the size of a blackbird. This charismatic forest dweller, with its distinctive black and chestnut plumage, was once on the brink of extinction but has made a remarkable comeback thanks to conservation efforts.
Distribution Map
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