Whitehead

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The Whitehead is an active, endemic passerine of New Zealand, aptly named for its striking white head and underparts contrasting with a brownish back. These highly social birds often move in noisy flocks through the forest canopy.

Where to spot

Endemic to the North Island of New Zealand and several offshore islands. They inhabit native forests, including tall podocarp and beech forests, and also pine plantations.

How to spot

Listen for their distinctive chatter and trilling calls. Look for flocks moving energetically through the mid to upper canopy. Their bright white head makes them relatively easy to spot against green foliage.

When to spot

Active year-round. They are most easily observed during the breeding season (spring to summer) when they are busy raising young and vocalizing. Most active during daylight hours.

Where to spot

Endemic to the North Island of New Zealand and several offshore islands. They inhabit native forests, including tall podocarp and beech forests, and also pine plantations.

How to spot

When to spot

Active year-round. They are most easily observed during the breeding season (spring to summer) when they are busy raising young and vocalizing. Most active during daylight hours.

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Whiteheads are cooperative breeders, meaning that in addition to the breeding pair, other adult birds (often offspring from previous years) help care for the young in the nest.

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