Grey warbler
The grey warbler/riroriro (Gerygone igata) is a relatively inconspicuous grey bird that flits about the canopy of the forest but its call permeates the forest and takes the edge off a hard uphill slog for any attentive tramper.
These diminutive insectivorous birds busy themselves along branches seeking out small invertebrates.
Grey warbler was the surprise recipient of the title of New Zealand's best-loved bird in 2007.
The grey warbler/riroriro measures 11cm in length and is about one-third the weight of a mouse.
Grey warbler/riroriro are abundant and widespread and no threat to their long term existence is apparent.
Although DOC doesn't actively work with grey warbler/riroriro our wider work programmes do benefit them.
If you plant native shrubs for grey warbler/riroriro to safely build their nests in, you may start seeing them in your garden.
Listen to or download a recording of grey warbler song.
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