Wattlebirds

Callaeidae (sometimes Callaeatidae) is a family of passerine birds endemic to New Zealand. It contains three genera, with five species in the family. One species, the huia, became extinct early in the 20th century, while the South Island kokako is critically endangered and may be extinct.

Species in this family

• South Island Kokako Callaeas cinereus
• North Island Kokako Callaeas wilsoni
• Huia Heteralocha acutirostris
• South Island Saddleback Philesturnus carunculatus
• North Island Saddleback Philesturnus rufusater

Lookalikes compared

• North Island Kokako vs North Island Saddleback
• North Island Kokako vs South Island Kokako
• South Island Kokako vs Huia