About the South Island Saddleback
The South Island saddleback or tīeke is a forest-dwelling passerine bird in the New Zealand wattlebird family which is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Both the North Island saddleback and this species were formerly considered conspecific. The Department of Conservation currently has the South Island saddleback listed as At Risk--Declining.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) |
| Species | Philesturnus carunculatus |
| Species Codes | saddle3, SISA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Saddleback belong to?
The South Island Saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus) belongs to the Wattlebirds family (Callaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the South Island Saddleback?
The South Island Saddleback is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the South Island Saddleback?
The South Island saddleback or tīeke is a forest-dwelling passerine bird in the New Zealand wattlebird family which is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Both the North Island saddleback and this species were formerly considered conspecific. The Department of Conservation currently has the ...
Where can I report a South Island Saddleback sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Saddleback on eBird (ebird.org) using species code saddle3, or on iNaturalist.
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