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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Meliphagidae

New Zealand Bellbird

Anthornis melanura

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
26.9 g
Diet
Nectar
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 79

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 79).

DEF 51

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 51).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

craig wilson · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: North & South & Stewart is. and satellites and Auckland Is. (Southern of South I.; New Zealand) Habitat: Forest & Woodland
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Anthornis melanura melanura

    North, South, Stewart is. and satellites and Auckland Is. (s of South I.; New Zealand)

  • Anthornis melanura obscura

    Three Kings Is. (n of North I., New Zealand)

  • Anthornis melanura oneho

    Poor Knights Is. (off ne North I., New Zealand)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Anthornis melanura

Which family does it belong to?

Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: North & South & Stewart is. and satellites and Auckland Is. (Southern of South I.; New Zealand)

Sources & credits

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