About the Huia
The huia is an extinct species of New Zealand wattlebird, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. The last confirmed sighting of a huia was in 1907, although there was another credible sighting in 1924.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Wattlebirds (Callaeidae) |
| Species | Heteralocha acutirostris |
| Species Codes | huia1, HUIA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Huia belong to?
The Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) belongs to the Wattlebirds family (Callaeidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Huia?
The huia is an extinct species of New Zealand wattlebird, endemic to the North Island of New Zealand. The last confirmed sighting of a huia was in 1907, although there was another credible sighting in 1924....
Where can I report a Huia sighting?
You can log sightings of Huia on eBird (ebird.org) using species code huia1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
5
Species in Family
1,639
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