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Kōkako pair

Kōkako belong to the Callaeatidae family, which has no close relatives. This family also includes the saddleback and huia.

Sound file from Radio New Zealand Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero. Any re-use of this audio is a breach of copyright. To request a copy of the recording, contact Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero (New Zealand birds/Reference number T7700).

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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10053907
Photograph by Sarah King

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How to cite this page:

Kerry-Jayne Wilson. 'Land birds – overview', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/land-birds-overview/2/3