Pipipi
NamePipipi
Common NamePipipi
Scientific NameMohoua novaeseelandiae
FamilyMohouidae
Wingspan (cm)19.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsBrownish cap, dark brown eye-stripe, pale whitish supercilium, brownish-grey back and wings, and pale buffy-white underparts.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, rapid 'pipipi' or 'swee-swee' notes, often given in a chattering sequence.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the South Island of New Zealand.
Identifying Featuressmall size, brown cap, dark eye-stripe, pale supercilium, pale underparts, active foraging, distinctive call
Description
A small, active forest bird endemic to New Zealand's South Island. It is characterized by its brown cap, dark eye-stripe, and pale underparts, often seen foraging in trees.
