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Yellowhead

Mohoua ochrocephala · Acanthizidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsJan · Nov–Decmost records
Records4,892in 1 country
Most seen inNew Zealand4,892 records
Red ListNear threatenedIUCN status
Yellowhead
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About

Yellowhead in brief

The yellowhead (Mohoua ochrocephala) is a bird of the Acanthizidae family — species of bird.

In New Zealand it has 4,892 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, November and December and fall to their lowest in June and July.

Its global conservation status is near threatened on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

New Zealand4,892 records · best Dec, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.