ARKive - South Island saddleback - Philesturnus carunculatus- species related by group

Species that have a similar taxonomy to the South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus)

North Island saddleback (Philesturnus rufusater)
This distinctive bird of New Zealand is easily recognised by the iconic hazelnut-coloured ‘saddle’ straddling the back, which contrasts with... More 11 Images 0 videos
Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris)
Now extinct, the huia was remarkable for the extreme difference in the shape and size of the bill between the sexes, initially causing them... More 3 Images 0 videos
Orange-billed babbler (Turdoides rufescens)
Information on the orange-billed babbler is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Black-cheeked ant-tanager (Habia atrimaxillaris)
Information on the black-cheeked ant-tanager is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Jerdon's bushlark (Mirafra affinis)
Information on Jerdon's bushlark is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus)
One of North America’s smallest and most common flycatchers, the least flycatcher (Empidonax minimus) is a small, rather drab bird, most... More 6 Images 0 videos
Amaui (Myadestes woahensis)
Information on the amaui is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos
Loveridge's sunbird (Nectarinia loveridgei)
Information on Loveridge's sunbird is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
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Grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)
Wagging its long tail at an almost incessant rate whilst walking or running briskly along the ground, the grey wagtail (Motacilla cinerea)... More 35 Images 0 videos
Mao (Gymnomyza samoensis)
The mao (Gymnomyza samoensis) is a dusky olive-green bird with a distinctive streak of emerald under its eye and an elegant decurved bill. A... More 3 Images 0 videos
Streak-capped spinetail (Cranioleuca hellmayri)
Information on streak-capped spinetail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
White-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda)
The white-tailed shrike-tyrant (Agriornis albicauda) has dark grey central tail feathers, but the contrasting outlying feathers are bright... More 2 Images 0 videos
Kofiau monarch (Monarcha julianae)
Information on the Kofiau monarch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi)
A rather secretive bird of Hispaniola’s highland forests, the La Selle thrush (Turdus swalesi) is unmistakeable in appearance, being... More 2 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-bellied cotinga (Doliornis remseni)
Information on the chestnut-bellied cotinga is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Russet-mantled softtail (Thripophaga berlepschi)
Information on the russet-mantled softtail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Cook Islands reed-warbler (Acrocephalus kerearako)
Information on the Cook Islands reed-warbler (Acrocephalus kerearako) is currently being researched and written and will... More 8 Images 0 videos
Reunion starling (Fregilupus varius)
Information on the Reunion starling is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
Biak monarch (Monarcha brehmii)
Information on the Biak monarch (Monarcha brehmii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Namuli apalis (Apalis lynesi)
Information on the namuli apalis (Apalis lynesi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Rotuma myzomela (Myzomela chermesina)
With its bright scarlet belly, the Rotuma myzomela (Myzomela chermesina) is a striking bird despite its diminutive size. The male and female... More 2 Images 0 videos
Whitethroat (Sylvia communis)
Information on the whitethroat (Sylvia communis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 26 Images 1 Video
Yellow weaver (Ploceus megarhynchus)
Information on the yellow weaver is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 10 Images 0 videos
White-capped tanager (Sericossypha albocristata)
Information on white-capped tanager is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 9 Images 0 videos
Royal parrotfinch (Erythrura regia)
Information on the royal parrotfinch is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 7 Images 0 videos
Whistling warbler (Catharopeza bishopi)
Information on the whistling warbler (Catharopeza bishopi) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos
Yellow-bellied asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha)
The yellow-bellied asity (Neodrepanis hypoxantha) is a tiny and brilliantly coloured bird with a short tail and a long, downward-curved... More 4 Images 0 videos
Chestnut-crowned gnateater (Conopophaga castaneiceps)
Information on chestnut-crowned gnateater is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-bellied treepie (Dendrocitta leucogastra)
Information on the white-bellied treepie (Dendrocitta leucogastra) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 5 Images 0 videos
Oriental white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus)
Information on the oriental white-eye (Zosterops palpebrosus) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 12 Images 0 videos

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