Yellowhead
(Mohoua ochrocephala)[] | |
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| Species ID: | 2-37-463-2733-23070 |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Mohouidae |
| Genus: | Mohoua |
| Conservation status: | EN - Endangered (2016) |
| Global population: | 1,000 - 3,333 (2016) |
| Population trend: | Stable |
| Links: | ADW / IUCN Red List / Wikipedia |
Other Names[]
- Mohua
- Bush canary
Physical Description[]
| Avg. length: | 15 cm |
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| Colors: | Bright yellow, Yellowish-brown, White |
Lifespan[]
| Avg. lifespan in wild: | 5 - 16 years |
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Reproduction[]
| Mating system: | Monogamous |
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| Breeding season: | September - February |
| Mode of reproduction: | Oviparous |
| Incubation period: | 20 - 21 days |
| Avg. clutch size: | 3 (range 1 - 4) eggs |
| Parental care: | Incubation: Female
Feeding: Shared |
| Breeding interval: | 2 per year |
Behavior & Ecology[]
| Activity: | Diurnal |
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| Sociality: | Quasisocial |
| Avg. group size: | 2 - 6 individuals |
| Group ratio: | 1 : 1 |
| Movement: | Sedentary |
| Elevation range: | 0 - 1,200 m asl |
| Systems: | Arboreal, Aerial |
| Diet: | Insects, Larvae, Spiders, Fruits |
| Predators: | Stoats, Rats |
Habitats[]
Major[]
- 1.4 Temperate forests
Distribution[]
Ecoregion range