Adult male rock wren in typical alpine environment. Photo: Matt Winter

Rock wren/tuke

February 2018

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The rock wren is the only true alpine bird in New Zealand, living above the bushline for its entire life

New Zealand once had six species of the wren. Today, there are just two – the rifleman and the rock wren. Conservation status: The rock wren (piwauwau or tuke) is endemic and classified as nationally endangered. Features: At 10cm long and only around 16g to 20g, it is one of our smaller birds. It is dull green on top […]
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