About the North Island Kokako
The North Island kōkako is a forest bird endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is grey in colour, with a small black mask. Adults have distinctive blue wattles, earning the species moniker of blue-wattled crow, though they are not corvids. The name "kōkako" comes from its vocalization: the bird's main call has been described as a "slow, rich 'ko-ka-ko-o-o-o', trailing off at the end".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) |
| Species | Callaeas wilsoni |
| Species Codes | kokako3, NIKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Island Kokako belong to?
The North Island Kokako (Callaeas wilsoni) belongs to the Wattlebirds family (Callaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the North Island Kokako?
The North Island kōkako is a forest bird endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. It is grey in colour, with a small black mask. Adults have distinctive blue wattles, earning the species moniker of blue-wattled crow, though they are not corvids. The name \"kōkako\" comes from its vocalization: the ...
Where can I report a North Island Kokako sighting?
You can log sightings of North Island Kokako on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kokako3, or on iNaturalist.
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