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The Fantail, Piwakawaka, is a little larger than a common English Hedge Sparrow; 16 cm, of which 1/2 is tail. It is conspicuous because of its large fan-shaped tail. Tail is used for braking and quick turning in pursuit of insects, and their beak snapping of this activity is easily heard. Their cry is a kissing sound, easily imitated. and they are a friendly and inquisitive bird.
The common species (Pied) has brown and white tail feathers, but there is a black species in the South Island, and a third species in the Chatham Islands.
They are also found in Australia.
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What is a common name for the piwakawaka?
The New Zealand Fantail.The New Zealand bird, the Piwakawaka (piwaiwaka) is also known as the Fantail.
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The Tui is a common bird in New Zealand and has a conservation status of Least Concern meaning it is currently under no threat of extinction. The actual numbers have not been evaluated.
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What is a common name for the piwakawaka?
The New Zealand Fantail.The New Zealand bird, the Piwakawaka (piwaiwaka) is also known as the Fantail.
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