About the Tomtit
The tomtit is a small passerine bird in the family Petroicidae, the Australasian robins. It is endemic to the islands of New Zealand, ranging across the main islands as well as several of the outlying islands. In the Māori language, the North Island tomtit is known as miromiro and the South Island tomtit is known as ngirungiru. This bird has several other Māori and English names as well. There are several subspecies showing considerable variation in plumage and size. The species is not threatened and has adapted to the changes made to New Zealand's biodiversity.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Australasian Robins (Petroicidae) |
| Species | Petroica macrocephala |
| Species Codes | tomtit1, TOTO, NZTO, TOMT, TITO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tomtit belong to?
The Tomtit (Petroica macrocephala) belongs to the Australasian Robins family (Petroicidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tomtit?
The tomtit is a small passerine bird in the family Petroicidae, the Australasian robins. It is endemic to the islands of New Zealand, ranging across the main islands as well as several of the outlying islands. In the Māori language, the North Island tomtit is known as miromiro and the South Island t...
Where can I report a Tomtit sighting?
You can log sightings of Tomtit on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tomtit1, or on iNaturalist.
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