North Island Saddleback

North Island SaddlebackThe North Island Saddleback is glossy black with a chestnut saddle and rump, a pale line at the saddle’s front, and red wattles at the bill base. It feeds on insects, fruit, and nectar in New Zealand forests.What does it look like?It is glossy black with a chestnut-red saddle and rump, a buff line at the saddle’s front edge, and red wattles at the base of the bill.How does it live?The North Island Saddleback is glossy black with a chestnut saddle and rump, a pale line at the saddle’s front, and red wattles at the bill base. It feeds on insects, fruit, and nectar in New Zealand forests.Saddlebacks eat insects, fruit, and nectar, prying decaying wood open for grubs and other invertebrates. They nest and roost in holes.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.