About the South Island Piopio
The South Island piopio also known as the New Zealand thrush, is an extinct species of passerine bird of the family Oriolidae. Milford Sound in the South Island of New Zealand is known as Piopiotahi in te reo Māori.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Old World Orioles (Oriolidae) |
| Species | Turnagra capensis |
| Species Codes | soipio1, SIPI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Piopio belong to?
The South Island Piopio (Turnagra capensis) belongs to the Old World Orioles family (Oriolidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the South Island Piopio?
The South Island piopio also known as the New Zealand thrush, is an extinct species of passerine bird of the family Oriolidae. Milford Sound in the South Island of New Zealand is known as Piopiotahi in te reo Māori....
Where can I report a South Island Piopio sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Piopio on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soipio1, or on iNaturalist.
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