- Conservation status
- In some trouble
Tiritiri Matangi has been a popular source of tīeke for translocation. This island initially had very little bush, so there were very few natural roosting and nesting sites. Since then, boxes have been provided for nesting. The saddleback is not a species to look a gift horse/house in the mouth.
Campaign Manager
Johnny Gidlow
Kia Ora! I'm Johnny and in 2024 we're bringing the SaddleBACK! The tīeke have a legendary reputation as guardians in Māori pūrākau (legends), and now it's our turn to repay the favour by electing them Bird of the Year 2024! One of the sole surviving members of the wattlebird family – this one is also for our fallen whānau – the huia and South Island kōkako. Vote saddleback Bird of the Year 2024, and spread the word me he wai tā tīeke!
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