KORIMAKO - BELLBIRD

The bell-like call differs from Tui with less guttural croaks. bellbirds will imitate other bird calls, and are often mistaken for Tui.

PIPIPI - BROWN CREEPER

The maori name reflects the bird's call -a brief warble ending with one note three times.

PIWAKAWAKA - FANTAIL

Flitting around like a learner flyer, the fantail will most likely be expertly catching the insects you are disturbing, on the wing.

TITIPOUNAMU - RIFLEMAN

If you spot a very small bird, constantly on the move, the chances are it will be a Rifleman, New Zealand's smallest bird.