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South Island Saddleback
Philesturnus carunculatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
21.4 cm
Weight
78.58333333333333 g
Family
Callaeidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Weight | 78.58333333333333 g | 2.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23-27 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Callaeidae |
| Genus | Philesturnus |
| Species | Philesturnus carunculatus |
Distribution
South Island Saddleback has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the South Island Saddleback endangered?
The South Island Saddleback has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South Island Saddleback nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 23-27 days.
How big is the South Island Saddleback?
The South Island Saddleback has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 78.58333333333333 g.
What order and family does the South Island Saddleback belong to?
The South Island Saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Callaeidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Callaeidae family