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Heteralocha acutirostris
The Huia (Heteralocha acutirostris) is a bird found in New Zealand. Mountain forests of the North Island of New Zealand. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the Huia on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Heteralocha acutirostris |
|---|---|
| Region | Australia & Oceania |
| Found in | New Zealand |
🏡 Where the Huia lives
Mountain forests of the North Island of New Zealand.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 Males and females had very different beaks, short and straight for him and long and curved for her.
Questions about the Huia
Where does the Huia live?
The Huia lives in New Zealand. Mountain forests of the North Island of New Zealand.
Is the Huia endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.