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. Because of its wattle, the bird is sometimes locally called the blue-wattled crow, although it is not a corvid. 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', tailing 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 |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
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.
What is the conservation status of the North Island Kokako?
The North Island Kokako is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
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. Because of its wattle, the bird is sometimes locally called the blue-wattled crow, although it is not a corvid. The name \"kōkako\" ...
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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