South Island Saddleback
South Island Saddleback (<em>Philesturnus carunculatus</em>) is a species of New Zealand Wattlebirds (<em>Callaeidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
South Island Saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus) is a species of New Zealand Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Philesturnus; binomial: Philesturnus carunculatus; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Saddleback becomes South Island Saddleback with split of North Island Saddleback.
