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Huia
Heteralocha acutirostris
Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Australia & Oceania.
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The Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) is a member of the Callaeidae family found in Australia & Oceania. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Callaeidae New Zealand Wattlebirds
- Genus Heteralocha
- Species acutirostris
Quick facts
- Family
- Callaeidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) is a member of the Callaeidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU North I. (New Zealand).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Huia live?
The Huia is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU North I. (New Zealand).
What family does the Huia belong to?
The Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) belongs to the Callaeidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Is the Huia endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
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