Brent Stephenson / North Island Kokako (Callaeas wilsoni) perched in the subcanopy, showing diagnostic blue fleshy wattles. Tiritiri Matangi Island, Auckland, New Zealand, September.

Brent Stephenson / North Island Kokako (Callaeas wilsoni) feeding on leaves in the sub-canopy. Tiritiri Matangi Island, Auckland, New Zealand, September.

Rod Williams / North Island Kokako (Calleas wilsoni) feeding on Coprosma leaves, Tiritiri Island, North Island, New Zealand, Endangered, March

Tui De Roy / North Island Kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) endemic plant eater, forest to canopy, threatened by introduced predators, Otorohanga Breeding Center, New Zealand

Tui De Roy / North Island Kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) endemic plant eater, forest to canopy, threatened by introduced predators, Otorohanga Breeding Center, New Zealand

Tui De Roy / North Island Kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) endemic plant eater, forest to canopy, threatened by introduced predators, Otorohanga Breeding Center, New Zealand

Tui De Roy / North Island Kokako (Callaeas cinerea wilsoni) threatened endemic species, plant eater, forest floor to canopy, lives in close-bonded pair year-round, Otorohanga Breeding Center, New Zealand