New Zealand Fernbird (Poodytes punctatus)

New Zealand Fernbird, a reference photo — Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The New Zealand fernbird or simply fernbird (Poodytes punctatus) is an insectivorous bird endemic to New Zealand. In the Māori language, it is named kōtātā or mātātā.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of New Zealand Fernbird being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Calamanthus fuliginosus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Locustellidae
Genus: Poodytes
Species: Poodytes punctatus

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