New Zealand Fernbird (Poodytes punctatus punctatus) - 20240306-01

            Small passerine endemic to New Zealand. Shows extensive brown streaking above with paler coloration underneath. Distinctive long tail has a frayed look. Both sexes and juveniles alike. Patchily distributed across North, South, Stewart, and Snares Islands in wetland habitat, often where vegetation is thick. Can occur in shrubland and tussock grassland. Cryptic bird, heard more often than seen. Gives a sharp “tchip” call and a metallic “u-tick,” often in duet as a pair. Note drooping tail during low flight. Distinguishable from Dunnock by larger size, longer tail, and lighter underparts.  (eBird)
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We stopped at every wetland, looking and listening for this bird.  At several spots we were assured that there were several in residence and were easily seen, but no, they weren't there for us.  A few calls in one spot, and then finally, magically, this one popped up to give us the once over, just as we were heading down the trail for an evening kiwi hunt.

Maori name:  Mātātā

Pakihi Walk, Okarito, New Zealand.  March 2024.
Roadrunner Birding Tours.
   

Taken in: New Zealand / West Coast / The Forks (show map)

Taken on: March 6, 2024

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Roadrunner Birding Tours

West Coast

Canon EOS R6

Least Concern

Endemic

At Risk

Locustellidae

Adult

Canon RF 100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM « less

Sets appears in: • New Zealand • Grassbirds and allies (Locustellidae)

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Camera: Canon EOS R6, f/10.0, 1/250 sec, 400mm, ISO 25600 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Canon EOS R6
Lens:	RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
Aperture:	f/10.0
Exposure Time:	0.004 sec (1/250)
Focal Length:	400mm
ISO:	25600
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Manual
Color Space:	Uncalibrated
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 2024 Macintosh
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