WHITEHEAD (Popokatea) Mohoua albicilla
Size: 15cm.
Status: Fairly common.
Range: Southern two thirds of the north Island, Great Barrier, Little Barrier and Kapiti Islands.
Habitat: Native and exotic pine forests up to about 1200m.
Food: Insects, particularly from the forest canopy, and fruits.
Voice: The song has a similarity to the opening notes of a chaffinch song. Also single “zit” note or several in succession.
Breeding: October-February. Two to four eggs, white or pinkish with brown, reddish brown or red spots or blotches.
General: Usually moves about the forest in small groups.