saddleback (tīeke)

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The saddleback (tīeke) is a distinctive New Zealand wattlebird known for its glossy black plumage with a chestnut “saddle” on its back and its loud, complex song.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf New Zealand wattlebird
bird
averageLength about 25 cm
breedingSystem monogamous
clutchSizeRange 2–4 eggs
commonNameOf Philesturnus carunculatus NERFINISHED
Philesturnus rufusater NERFINISHED
conservationStatus conservation-dependent
culturalSignificanceFor Māori NERFINISHED
currentlyFoundOn mainland sanctuaries
predator-free offshore islands
dietIncludes fruit
nectar
other invertebrates
eggColor pinkish with brown spots
endemicTo New Zealand NERFINISHED
foragingStratum forest floor
forest understorey
habitat native forest
regenerating scrub
hasBillType strong slightly curved bill
hasBodySize medium-sized passerine
hasClass Aves NERFINISHED
hasCommonName saddleback
tīeke
hasDistinctiveFeature bright chestnut band across back and wings
fleshy wattles at base of bill
loud complex song
hasFamily Callaeidae NERFINISHED
hasGenus Philesturnus NERFINISHED
hasKingdom Animalia NERFINISHED
hasLanguageOfName Māori
hasOrder Passeriformes
hasPhylum Chordata NERFINISHED
hasPlumageColor glossy black
hasPlumageMarking chestnut saddle on back
hasTailType short tail
historicallyFoundOn North Island NERFINISHED
South Island NERFINISHED
nativeTo New Zealand NERFINISHED
nestSite tree cavities
tree holes
primaryDiet insects
protectedBy New Zealand law
socialBehavior often in pairs or small family groups
territorial
subjectOf New Zealand translocation programs
threat habitat loss
introduced mammalian predators
usedIn Māori traditional stories
vocalizationFunction pair bonding
territorial advertisement
vocalizationType loud complex song

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Zealandia ecosanctuary hostsSpecies saddleback (tīeke)
Ulva Island hasFauna saddleback (tīeke)