Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Wattlebirds :: Saddleback

Saddleback Philesturnus carunculatus

Described by: Gmelin (1789)
Alternate common name(s): Tieko
Old scientific name(s): Creadion carunculatus

Photographs

Tiritiri Matangi Island, New Zealand - Jan, 2005 © Tom Tarrant  New Zealand - 2003 © Colin Clark 
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Range

New Zealand;
(1) North Island, presently restricted to Hen and Chicken Is.
(2) Stewart Is., presently restricted to South Cape Is. sw. of Stewart 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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