Tomtit
Petroica macrocephala
NENot Evaluated Endemic to New Zealand
- Family
- Australasian Robins (Petroicidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The tomtit (Petroica macrocephala) is a small passerine bird in the family Petroicidae, the Australasian robins. It is endemic to the islands of New Zealand, ranging across the main islands as well as several of the outlying islands. In the Māori language, the North Island tomtit is known as miromiro and the South Island tomtit is known as ngirungiru. This bird has several other Māori and English names as well.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Tomtit
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
