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Kōrero: Birds of mountains and open country

Rock wren on rock

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Rock wren on rock

Rock wrens spend more time hopping about on rocks than flying, their long toes and claws helping them gain purchase on smooth surfaces. Their lack of tail is advantageous for moving about in confined spaces between rocks, where they nest and search for insects.

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by Rod Morris

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Christina Troup, Birds of mountains and open country – Rock wren, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/mi/photograph/14015/rock-wren-on-rock (accessed 4 June 2026).

He kōrero nā Christina Troup, i tāngia i te 1 March 2009.