Saddleback  (Philesturnus carunculatus)

Saddleback perched on a branch
Saddleback perched on a branch
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Facts

Previously known as: Creadion carunculatus
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilyCallaeatidae
GenusPhilesturnus (1)

Status

Classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List (1). Subspecies: North Island saddleback Philesturnus carunculatus rufusater (2).

Description

Information on the saddleback is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

Glossary

  • Subspecies: a population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (February, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
  2. Birdlife International (February, 2009)
    http://www.birdlife.org/
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