Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Old World Warblers :: Fernbird

Fernbird Megalurus punctatus

Described by: Quoy; Gaimard (1830)
Alternate common name(s): New Zealand Fernbird, Mata, Snares Fernbird
Old scientific name(s): Bowdleria punctata, Megalurus puctata

Photographs

Otago Peninsula, Otago, South Island, New Zealand - Apr 28, 2001 © William Hull  Otago Peninsula, Otago, South Island, New Zealand - Apr 28, 2001 © William Hull  Maramarua River, North Island, New Zealand - Jan, 2005 © Tom Tarrant  Maramarua River, North Island, New Zealand - Jan, 2005 © Tom Tarrant 
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Range

New Zealand and islands to the s.;
Five populations;
(1) New Zealand (North Island).
(2) New Zealand (South Island).
(3) Stewart Is.
(4) Codfish Is.
(5) Snares Is.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Kiwi Wildlife Tours

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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