StatusEndemic
RarityUncommon
Height10 cm
Weight18 g
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"South Island Wrens can survive under the snow during winter, foraging in the gaps between rocks!"
Field Guide
South Island Wren
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The South Island Wren, also known as the Rock Wren or Pīwauwau in Māori, is a tiny native bird unique to New Zealand's South Island alpine regions. About the size of a ping pong ball with legs, this charming little bird is a true mountain dweller, braving some of our country's harshest environments with remarkable resilience.
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Diet
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