Family: Acanthisittidae (New Zealand wrens)

Authority: Pelzeln, 1867

Red List Category

Criteria: A3ce+4ce

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Justification of Red List category
This species has a small and fragmented population which is estimated to be undergoing a decline owing to heavy nest predation. It is therefore considered Endangered.

Population size: 5000

Population trend: Decreasing

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 78,600 km²

Country endemic: Yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanic
IUCN Ecosystem -- Freshwater biome
IUCN Ecosystem -- Terrestrial biome