About the South Island Wren
The New Zealand rock wren is a small New Zealand wren endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Its Māori names include pīwauwau, mātuitui, and tuke. Outside New Zealand it is sometimes known as the rockwren to distinguish it from the unrelated rock wren of North America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | New Zealand Wrens (Acanthisittidae) |
| Species | Xenicus gilviventris |
| Species Codes | soiwre1, NZRW, NZRO, SIWR |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Wren belong to?
The South Island Wren (Xenicus gilviventris) belongs to the New Zealand Wrens family (Acanthisittidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the South Island Wren?
The South Island Wren is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the South Island Wren?
The New Zealand rock wren is a small New Zealand wren endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. Its Māori names include pīwauwau, mātuitui, and tuke. Outside New Zealand it is sometimes known as the rockwren to distinguish it from the unrelated rock wren of North America....
Where can I report a South Island Wren sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Wren on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soiwre1, or on iNaturalist.
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