About the South Island Kokako
The South Island kōkako is a forest bird endemic to the South Island and Stewart Island of New Zealand. Unlike its close relative, the North Island kōkako, it has largely orange wattles, with only a small patch of blue at the base, and was also known as the orange-wattled crow. The last accepted sighting in 2007 was the first considered genuine since 1967, although there have been several other unauthenticated reports -.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) |
| Species | Callaeas cinereus |
| Species Codes | kokako4, SIKO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Kokako belong to?
The South Island Kokako (Callaeas cinereus) belongs to the Wattlebirds family (Callaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the South Island Kokako?
The South Island Kokako is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the South Island Kokako?
The South Island kōkako is a forest bird endemic to the South Island and Stewart Island of New Zealand. Unlike its close relative, the North Island kōkako, it has largely orange wattles, with only a small patch of blue at the base, and was also known as the orange-wattled crow. The last accepted sig...
Where can I report a South Island Kokako sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Kokako on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kokako4, or on iNaturalist.
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