North Island Kokako

New Zealand Wattlebirds 👁 494 views Updated 2026-11-01

North Island Kokako (<em>Callaeas wilsoni</em>) is a species of New Zealand Wattlebirds (<em>Callaeidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

North Island Kokako (Callaeas wilsoni) is a species of New Zealand Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Callaeas; binomial: Callaeas wilsoni; authority: (Bonaparte, 1850).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Callaeas wilsoni is split from C. cinereus (Checklist Committee of OSNZ 2010).

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